OPPORTUNITIES IN QATAR FOR FOOD & DRINKS BUSINESS
Latest Updates and Industry Developments We project that food sale will average a robust 7.6% average annual growth rate between 2018 and 2022 and that non- alcoholic drinks will expand at 8.2% annually during the same period. SWOT Analysis of Qatar Food Business Key Strengths Qatar boasts a high-income consumer base and well-developed premiumisation channels. The business environment is strong. The country has a sizeable and growing high-spending expatriate population. Qatar is home to one of the world’s highest per capita soft drinks consumer bases. Key Weaknesses It is heavily reliant on food and drinks imports to meet domestic demand. The country has one of the smallest populations in the Gulf region, at around 2.7mn. The outlook for the agricultural sector is limited by the small size of the country and the hot, arid climate. Strict legislation severely restricts the sale of alcoholic drinks, curbing growth opportunities in this sector. Key