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2026 Developments
Snacks in Qatar is achieving moderate value expansion in 2026, outpacing volume gains through higher unit pricing and a continued shift towards premium offerings. The environment remains attractive due to strong daily consumption habits, robust penetration of modern retail and a stable consumer base, even as food expenditure registers a slight decrease from the prior year but remains historically elevated. Leading players reinforce their positions by anchoring products to daily routines and embracing experiential, premium gifting formats, while retail channels such as supermarkets, hypermarkets and fast-growing e-commerce platforms deliver both accessibility and premiumisation. To succeed, brands should focus on routine integration, emotional branding, premium value propositions, flavour innovation and omnichannel engagement, balancing exclusivity with inclusivity to navigate income polarisation and shifting consumer expectations.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Snacks 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.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Snacks 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 Snacks 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 Snacks in Qatar?
- Which are the leading brands in Snacks in Qatar?
- How are products distributed in Snacks in Qatar?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Snacks?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Qatar?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Snacks in Qatar
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Snacks
Daily Integration and Rising Unit Prices Drive Qatar's Snacking Value Growth
Climate, Indulgence and Premiumisation Drive Qatar’S Snacking
Chart 2 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 3 Value Sales by Category 2026
Convenience-Focused Brands to Secure Habitual Purchases as Value Rises
Flavour Innovation and Emotional Branding to Boost Consumer Engagement
Chart 4 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 5 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Mars Inc Expands Portfolio as Local Players Gain Incrementally
Chart 6 Company Shares 2026
Chart 7 Brand Shares 2026
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets Drive Multi-Tier Growth through Convenience and Range
Snoonu and Talabat Mart Capture Rising Demand for Online Impulse and Specialty Snacks
Chart 8 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Mcvitie’S and Fnp Qatar Strengthen Routine and Premium Snacking
Chart 9 Fnp Qatar Elevates Chocolate Gifting
Chart 10 Economic Context for Snacks
Chart 11 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 12 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 13 Consumer Context for Snacks
Chart 14 Population 2021-2031
Chart 15 Population by Generation 2026
Chocolate Confectionery in Qatar
Key Data Insights
Chocolate Confectionery Summary
Brands Harness Exclusivity to Drive Premium Sales Uplift
Countlines Sustain Leadership as Gifting and Travel Formats Face Headwinds
Limited Editions and Data-Led Promotions Elevate Brand Equity in Travel Retail
Chart 16 Toblerone Pink Crush
Chart 17 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 18 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 19 Value Sales by Category 2026
Premiumisation to Remain Defining Force in Chocolate Confectionery
Countlines to Maintain Leadership as Gifting and Novelty Formats Adapt
Plant-Based Innovation and Digital Intelligence to Define the Next Phase of Chocolate
Chart 20 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 21 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Top Players Strengthen Leadership through Innovation and Cultural Relevance
Carrefour and Lulu Drive Broad Reach through Assortment and Promotions
Chart 22 Economic Context for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 23 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 24 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 25 Consumer Context for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 26 Population 2021-2031
Chart 27 Population by Generation 2026
Gum in Qatar
Key Data Insights
Gum Summary
Lulu Hypermarket Champions Sugar-Free Launches to Boost Shelf Visibility
Sugar-Free Brands Drive Competitive Reset and Shrink White Space
Chart 28 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 29 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 30 Value Sales by Category 2026
Brands to Expand Flavour Functionality to Secure Repeat Purchases
Sugar-Free Reformulation to Become the Default Amid Health Pressures
Modern Retailers to Showcase Early Moves in Sustainable Gum Launches
Chart 31 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 32 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Supermarkets Sustain Leadership as Health-Driven Choices Shape Assortment
Chart 33 Economic Context for Gum
Chart 34 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 35 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 36 Consumer Context for Gum
Chart 37 Population 2021-2031
Chart 38 Population by Generation 2026
Sugar Confectionery in Qatar
Key Data Insights
Sugar Confectionery Summary
Amos Reinvents Lollipops to Drive Sensory Innovation and Engagement
Chart 39 Amos Launches Lollipops
Lollipops, Boiled Sweets and Gummies and Jellies Remain Popular through Playful Formats
Chart 40 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 41 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 42 Value Sales by Category 2026
Gummies and Jellies to Accelerate Growth as Experiential Launches Drive Demand
Novelty Innovation and Seasonal-Exclusives to Boost Sales
Chart 43 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 44 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Popular Players Leverage Key Brands to Reinforce Habitual Demand and Distribution
Carrefour and Al Meera Expand Reach as Impulse Sales Thrive
Chart 45 Economic Context for Sugar Confectionery
Chart 46 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 47 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 48 Consumer Context for Sugar Confectionery
Chart 49 Population 2021-2031
Chart 50 Population by Generation 2026
Ice Cream in Qatar
Key Data Insights
Ice Cream Summary
Strong Brand Strategies and Summer Demand Keep Qatar's Ice Cream Resilient
Indulgence-Led Storytelling Drives Competition
Premiumisation Boosts Value Sales through High-Quality Ingredients and Flavour Innovation
Chart 51 Origami Premium Ice Cream
Chart 52 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 53 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 54 Value Sales by Category 2026
Impulse Ice Cream to Maintains Value Leadership as Affordable Options Anchor Growth
Plant-Based Launches to Gain Traction as Health Cues Attract New Buyers
Dandy and Others to Build Trust as Brand Storytelling Shapes Purchasing
Chart 55 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 56 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
General Mills Inc Sustains Premium Appeal as Dandy Co Ltd Leverages Local Trust
Chart 57 Company Shares 2026
Chart 58 Brand Shares 2026
Carrefour and Lulu Anchor Take-Home Demand with Scale and Cold-Chain
Chart 59 Economic Context for Ice Cream
Chart 60 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 61 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 62 Consumer Context for Ice Cream
Chart 63 Population 2021-2031
Chart 64 Population by Generation 2026
Savoury Snacks in Qatar
Key Data Insights
Savoury Snacks Summary
New Launches Drive Value Growth through Premiumisation
Chart 65 Shim’S Gourmet Crunchy Tapioca
Salty Snacks Sustain Volume Lead as Spicy Variants Aid Popcorn Growth
Chart 66 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 67 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 68 Value Sales by Category 2026
Affluent Consumers to Prioritise Premium Nut Gifting over Volume Growth
Brands to Trade up with Cleaner Labels and Sustainable Packaging as Regulations Loom
Chart 69 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 70 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Pepsico Sustains Lead as Mars Inc Acquisition Reshapes Competitive Dynamics
Chart 71 Company Shares 2026
Chart 72 Brand Shares 2026
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets Drive In-Store Visibility and Bulk Sales
Talabat Mart, Snoonu and Carrefour Online Accelerate E-Commerce Momentum
Chart 73 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Chart 74 Economic Context for Savoury Snacks
Chart 75 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 76 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 77 Consumer Context for Savoury Snacks
Chart 78 Population 2021-2031
Chart 79 Population by Generation 2026
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Qatar
Key Data Insights
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks Summary
Brands Drive Routine Snacking as Everyday Staple Gains Ground
Sweet Biscuits Retain Leadership as Brands Anchor Daily Occasions
Storytelling and Emotional Connection Reshape Consumer Engagement
Chart 80 Indulgence-Led Storytelling
Chart 81 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 82 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 83 Value Sales by Category 2026
Brand Storytelling to Sustain Trust as Routine Innovation Slows
Sweet Biscuits to Anchor Daily Occasions While Fruit Snacks Accelerate
Balanced Portfolios and Cleaner Labels to Reshape Future Growth
Chart 84 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 85 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Top Players Reinforce Leadership and Shares through Targeted Launches
Chart 86 Company Shares 2026
Chart 87 Brand Shares 2026
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets Anchor Household Stock-Up Trips
Premium Cafés and E-Commerce Maintain Relevance as Experiential Options Rise
Chart 88 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Chart 89 Economic Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Chart 90 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 91 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 92 Consumer Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Chart 93 Population 2021-2031
Chart 94 Population by Generation 2026
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Snacks
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- Chocolate Pouches and Bags
- Boxed Assortments
- Chocolate with Toys
- Countlines
- Seasonal Chocolate
- Tablets
- Other Chocolate Confectionery
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- Bubble Gum
- Chewing Gum
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- Boiled Sweets
- Chewy Candies
- Gummies and Jellies
- Liquorice
- Lollipops
- Medicated Confectionery
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- Power Mints
- Standard Mints
- Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
- Other Sugar Confectionery
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- Frozen Yoghurt
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- Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
- Single Portion Water Ice Cream
- Plant-based Ice Cream
- Unpackaged Ice Cream
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- Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Desserts
- Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
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- Bulk Water Ice Cream
- Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
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- Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes
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- Potato Chips
- Tortilla Chips
- Puffed Snacks
- Rice Snacks
- Vegetable, Pulse and Bread Chips
- Savoury Biscuits
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Meat Snacks
- Seafood Snacks
- Other Savoury Snacks
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- Dried Fruit
- Processed Fruit Snacks
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- Cereal Bars
- Protein/Energy Bars
- Fruit and Nut Bars
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- Chocolate Coated Biscuits
- Cookies
- Filled Biscuits
- Plain Biscuits
- Wafers
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