Qatar, e-commerce and logistics
Qatar presents a unique and exciting opportunity for UK e-commerce businesses.
If you’re thinking about venturing into this market, wondering how much it will cost to deliver a parcel from the UK to Qatar, or simply want to know the best way to handle logistics... keep reading.
Why ship to Qatar?
Qatar has one of the highest levels of GDP per capita in the world 1 making it an affluent market. It’s also worth noting that Qatar has strong political, cultural and economic ties to the UK. English is widely spoken, and the UK brand is highly regarded in Qatar.
- 1.2%
- Economic growth (2023)
- 31st
- Largest UK export market
- $69,541
- GDP per capita
The e-commerce landscape
E-commerce revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 8.07%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$5.07bn by 2029. By then, the number of online users is expected to amount to 1.6 million.2
The ICT modernisation efforts over the last five years have created an increasingly modern digital environment. The market offers good potential for online sellers of home goods and furniture, electronics, health, and beauty products.
Opportunities
There are significant opportunities for companies to compete in the Qatari market by providing world-class e-commerce services and solutions, from online portal development to payment gateways and much more.
Top five UK goods exported to Qatar 2024
Logistics
While cash on delivery has been a popular payment method, the government is investing heavily in e-commerce initiatives and training programmes to boost retailers’ online presence and increase digital payments.
The essentials
| Transit Times | Upto 7 working days |
| Maximum Dimensions | 120cm x 60cm x 60cm |
| Maximum Weight | 30kg |
| Maximum Content Value | N/A |
| Low-Value Limit | 1,000 QAR |
| Duty | Variable based on product; Applicable on orders over 1,000 QAR |
Good to know
Customs duty and legalisation fees are levied on all commercial shipments, irrespective of its value. All goods imported into Qatar are subject to customs duties, based on a percentage value of goods (usually 5%), or on a ‘per unit’ basis3.
What our experts say
“Qatar is experiencing impressive growth. With a strong logistics strategy and good shipping credentials, you can seize the opportunities this market presents.”
Ben Bagnulo, CEO, SAMOS.
To find out more about how SAMOS can help you achieve fast and cost effective deliveries to Qatar, get in touch today