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Diageo Plc Leverages Its Brand Strength to Expand Whisky and Vodka Lead
Spirits in Qatar remain highly concentrated, with Diageo Plc holding a clear leadership position in 2025. Diageo increased its volume share from 31% in 2021 to 34% in 2025, reflecting a strengthening of its lead over the review period.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Spirits industry in Qatar with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Spirits industry in Qatar, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty
The Spirits in Qatar report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Spirits in Qatar?
- Where is consumer demand for Spirits focussed?
- Which is being consumed more; beer, wine or spirits?
- Where is demand growing? Stagnating?
- How is the operating environment for alcoholic drinks changing?
- Which are the leading brands in Qatar?
- How are products distributed in Qatar?
- What are the key trends in new product development?
- Do consumers want value for money or added value?
- How will macroeconomic context and shifting cultural values shape future growth?
- How will COVID-19 and recession impact the alcoholic drinks industry?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Spirits in Qatar - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Spirits Summary
Whisky Attracts Diverse Expatriate Consumers with Broad Price Offerings
Vodka and Gin Drive Off-Trade Growth through Rising Cocktail Culture
Tourist and Expatriate Demand Boosts Spirits Despite External Shocks
Chart 1 Volume Sales 2020-2030
Chart 2 Volume Sales by Category 2025
Tourist Arrivals and Expatriate Growth Are Expected to Fuel Year-Round Demand
Johnnie Walker and Absolut Adapt to Shifting Consumer Preferences
Cocktail Culture and Seasonal Promotions Are Set to Reshape Sales Patterns
Chart 3 Forecast Volume Sales 2020-2030
Chart 4 Forecast Volume Sales by Category 2025-2030
Diageo Plc Leverages Its Brand Strength to Expand Whisky and Vodka Lead
Chart 5 Company Shares 2025
Chart 6 Brand Shares 2025
Qatar Duty Free Consolidates Spirits Retail under Single Ownership
Cocktail Culture Drives Demand in Hotel Bars and Restaurants
Regulatory Controls Prevent E-Commerce From Entering the Spirits Retail Market
Chart 7 Economic Context for Spirits
Chart 8 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 9 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 10 Consumer Context for Spirits
Chart 11 Population 2020-2030
Chart 12 Population by Generation 2025
Alcoholic Drinks in Qatar - Industry Overview
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
Tourism and Expatriate Demand Sustain Growth in Alcoholic Drinks
Beer’S Affordability and Appeal Drive Volume Leadership Despite Lower Prices
Chart 13 Non-alcoholic beer leads sales in Qatar
Qatar Distribution Company Introduces New World Wines to Meet Shifting Tastes
Chart 14 Volume Sales 2020-2030
Chart 15 Volume Sales by Category 2025
Hospitality Expansion and Tourism Are Set to Drive Future Alcoholic Drinks Demand
Chart 16 Analyst Insight for Alcoholic Drinks
Beer Appeals to Expatriates as Affordability Will Continue to Drive Consumption
Younger Consumers of Legal Drinking Age Will Embrace Moderation, Shaping Future Sales
Chart 17 Forecast Volume Sales 2020-2030
Chart 18 Forecast Volume Sales by Category 2025-2030
Competitive Pressures Rise as Leading Brands Expand Their Portfolios
Barbican Reclaims Momentum by Targeting Affordability and Accessibility
Chart 19 Company Shares 2025
Chart 20 Brand Shares 2025
Qatar Distribution Company Controls Access as Specialists Retain the Lead
Permit Holders Drive Off-Trade Sales as On-Trade Remains Restricted
Qdc Expands Digital Reach, but E-Commerce Remains Tightly Controlled
Legislation
Legal Purchasing Age and Legal Drinking Age
Drink Driving
Advertising
Smoking Ban
Opening Hours
On-Trade Establishments
Taxation and Duty Levies
Contraband/Parallel Trade
Duty Free
Cross-Border/Private Imports
Chart 21 Economic Context for Alcoholic Drinks
Chart 22 Real Gdp Growth 2020-2030
Chart 23 Inflation 2020-2030
Chart 24 Consumer Context for Alcoholic Drinks
Chart 25 Population 2020-2030
Chart 26 Population by Generation 2025
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Spirits
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- Brandy
- Cognac
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- Bitters
- Cream-based Liqueurs
- Other Liqueurs
- Non Alcoholic Spirits
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- Prestige Dark Rum
- Ultra Premium Dark Rum
- Super Premium Dark Rum
- Premium Dark Rum
- Standard Dark Rum
- Economy Dark Rum
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- Prestige White Rum
- Ultra Premium White Rum
- Super Premium White Rum
- Premium White Rum
- Standard White Rum
- Economy White Rum
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- Tequila (and Mezcal)
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- Bourbon/Other US Whiskey
- Canadian Whisky
- Irish Whiskey
- Japanese Whisky
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- Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Prestige Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Ultra Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Super Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Premium Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Standard Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Economy Other Blended Scotch Whisky
- Single Grain Scotch Whisky
- Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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- Other Whiskies
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- Prestige English Gin
- Ultra Premium English Gin
- Super Premium English Gin
- Premium English Gin
- Standard English Gin
- Economy English Gin
- Dutch Gin
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- Prestige Vodka
- Ultra Premium Vodka
- Super Premium Vodka
- Premium Vodka
- Standard Vodka
- Economy Vodka
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- Absinthe
- Ad-Mix Brandy
- Ad-Mix Gin
- Ad-Mix Rum
- Ad-Mix Vodka
- Ad-Mix Whisky
- Aguardente/Aguardiente
- Aguardiente De Caña
- Akvavit/Aquavit
- Aniseed-Flavoured Spirits
- Borovicka
- Boukha
- Brandy Type Distilled Spirits
- Cachaça
- Calvados
- Cane
- Chacha
- Charanda
- Chinese Herbal Spirits
- Chinese Spirits
- Cut Brandy
- Destilados De Agave
- Distilled Fruit Spirits
- Domestic Brandy
- Domestic Rum
- Doppelkorn
- Economy Chinese Spirits
- Flavoured Spirits
- Flavoured Vodka-based Drinks
- Fynbos gin/Local Gin
- Gin-flavoured spirits
- Goldbrand/Goldkrone
- Grappa
- Grappamiel
- Guaro
- Kirsch
- Komovica
- Korn
- Lambanog
- Limoncello
- Local White Spirits
- Lower Mid-Range Chinese Spirits
- Lozovaca
- Maesilju
- Mahia Rabi Amrane
- Mead
- Mixed Spirits
- Nalivka/Nalewka
- Nastoyka
- National Specialities
- Obstbrände
- Ouzo
- Pacharán
- Palinca/Pálinka
- Pear and Apple Distillates
- Pisco
- Premium Chinese Spirits
- Prune
- Punsch
- Rachiu/Rakija
- Rum-Flavoured Spirits
- Samane
- Sambuca
- Samsu
- Schnapps
- Shochu/Soju
- Singani
- Sljivovica/Slivovice
- Steinhäeger
- Strong African Spirits
- Super Premium Chinese Spirits
- Sura Khao
- Tequila Flavoured Spirits
- Travarica
- Tsipouro
- Upper Mid-Range Chinese Spirits
- Vieux
- Viina
- Vodka Type Distilled Spirits
- Other Distilled Beverages
Spirits
This is the aggregation of whisk(e)y, brandy and Cognac, white spirits, rum, tequila, liqueurs and other spirits.
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