Qatar Halal Food & Beverages Market Overview, 2029

Qatar, a nation with a predominantly Muslim population, prioritizes the provision of halal food and beverages in accordance with Islamic dietary regulations. These regulations dictate specific slaughtering practices, such as dhabiha, and prohibit the consumption of pork and alcohol. As a result, the vast majority of food and drink available in Qatar is halal, rendering it an ideal destination for Muslim travelers in search of genuine halal dining experiences. The hospitality sector in Qatar is renowned for its excellence, with numerous luxury hotels providing a diverse array of amenities and services designed specifically for Muslim patrons. These establishments frequently feature dedicated halal restaurants that offer a variety of culinary options, prayer facilities, and segregated swimming pools for men and women. Furthermore, many hotels provide halal options in their minibars and organize special events and activities to celebrate religious holidays for their Muslim guests.

According to the research report, "Qatar Halal Food & Beverages Market Outlook, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Qatar Halal Food & Beverages market is anticipated to add to more than USD 3.91 Billion by 2024–29. Positive trends and substantial expansion have been observed in the halal food and beverage business in Qatar. Since Muslims make up a sizable fraction of the nation's total population, they are the main force behind this expansion. An further factor driving the demand for halal products is the migration of foreign workers from different nations with a majority of Muslims. Qatar's advantageous geographic position and strong infrastructure also make it easier to import halal food items from other countries. The market's expansion has also been greatly aided by the government's actions and supportive regulations, such as the creation of halal certification requirements and the encouragement of halal travel.

The market for halal food and beverages in Qatar can be divided into several distinct product categories, each making a significant contribution to the overall industry landscape. Leading this market is the halal meat, poultry, and seafood segment, which occupies a prominent position across all categories. This segment features a comprehensive array of high-quality, religiously-compliant animal protein sources that cater to the sophisticated tastes and dietary needs of the Muslim population in Qatar. Beyond basic cuts, this category also includes value-added halal meat products, such as sausages, burgers, and ready-to-eat meals, all of which are processed and packaged with meticulous attention to maintaining the highest halal standards. Additionally, the halal milk and dairy products segment offers a selection of dairy items, including fresh milk, cheese, and yogurt, produced in strict accordance with Islamic principles. The market is further enriched by categories such as halal fruits and vegetables, grains, beverages, and various other specialized halal-certified food and drink items, ensuring that consumers in Qatar have access to a comprehensive and varied range of halal sustenance options to fulfill their culinary desires.

The market for Halal food and beverages in Qatar is categorized by sales channels, with hypermarkets/supermarkets and traditional retail formats currently at the forefront. The hypermarket/supermarket segment is a key player, offering a comprehensive range of Halal-certified products all in one location, which provides unmatched convenience and variety. These large retail chains capitalize on their extensive distribution capabilities and purchasing strength to maintain a diverse inventory of Halal goods, appealing to the sophisticated tastes of Qatar's consumers. Alongside the hypermarket/supermarket sector, traditional retail channels hold a significant position, as established local shops and specialized Halal butchers remain vital to the food ecosystem in Qatar. These community-focused retailers build strong relationships with their customers, providing personalized service and expert product knowledge that attract those looking for a genuine shopping experience. Additionally, the online sales segment is rapidly becoming an essential part of the market, allowing Halal food and beverage brands to engage directly with consumers through e-commerce and efficient digital platforms. As consumer preferences change and Qatar's retail landscape diversifies, these various sales channels work together to satisfy the country's strong demand for premium, Halal-certified food and drink options.

Covid-19 Impacts:
The rapid spread and disruption of COVID-19 in the food and drink industry, including the Halal food industry, caused disruptions to the food supply chain. Leading global manufacturers saw a reduction in labor and disruption in the import and export of Halal Food. This significantly affected their sales and consumption. In addition, the pandemic caused a slowdown in the demand for meat products. However, the market will be boosted by the growing demand for healthy and safe foods over the forecast period.



Considered In the Report
• Geography: Qatar
• Historical year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecasted year: 2029

Aspects Covered in the Report
• Market Size By Value for the historic time period (2018-2023)
• Market Size By Value for the forecast time period (2024-2029)
• Market Share by Product (Halal Meat, Poultry & Seafood, Halal Milk & Milk Products, Halal Fruits & Vegetables, Halal Grain Products, Beverage Products, Others)
• Market Share by Sales Channel (Hyper Market/ Supermarket, Traditional Retail, Online, Others)
• Market Share by Country (2018, 2023 & 2029F)

The approach of the report:
We keep an eye on evolving markets and try to evaluate the potential of the products and services. If we find the market interesting, we start working on it and create the desired table of content, considering all aspects of the business. We start by creating separate questionnaires for C-level executives, national/regional sales personnel, company owners, dealers, distributors, and end-users. Once the questionnaires have been finalized, we start collecting the primary data (mostly through phone calls) and try to understand the market dynamics regionally or tier-wise. This process gives us in-depth details of the market, including all present companies, the top-performing products with reasons why they dominate; we get the details of new players and their innovative approaches; market trends; dynamics; and all the small details of the market. After the collection of primary inputs, we then cross-check the same with secondary sources that include associations, trade journals, annual reports, paid databases, newspapers, magazines, press releases, government sources, etc. From this, we get a rough estimate of the market and start checking existing product price variants, trade, production, raw material scenarios, policies and regulatory landscape, etc. Then, to finalize the market, we start collecting financials of each player present in the market, including limited, private limited, and LLPs. Moreover, we perform cross-industry and cross-region analysis of the product, and based on collected primary inputs and using statistical modeling, we start forecasting the market. We follow our forecasting algorithm, which is unique for each product but gives more weight age to primary inputs. At the same time, the content team starts preparing company profiles, market dynamics, market trends, five forces, PEST analysis, etc. Once the data is verified by the data expert, the team (primary team, content team, and data team) together crosscheck the segmentations, validate the market, and then the designing team starts plotting the graphs. Once the file is ready, the content team completes the report and makes sure that all the discussed points have been covered and provides their valuable inputs in the form of strategic recommendations for new as well as existing players. The QC team then checks the overall report that includes spell check, data verification, and makes the same dispatch ready and error-free.

Intended Audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the halal food & beverage industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.