Staple Foods in Qatar

Name: Staple Foods in Qatar
Brand: Euromonitor International
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February 2026

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods 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 Staple Foods 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 Staple Foods 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 Staple Foods in Qatar?
Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Qatar?
How are products distributed in Staple Foods 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 Staple Foods?
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?

Staple Foods in Qatar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Steady growth for staple foods

KEY DATA FINDINGS

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

Moderating price pressures and population growth support sales

Health and wellness awareness trend gains traction

Ongoing efforts aim to enhance food security

WHAT’S NEXT?

Continued growth for staple foods

Health and convenience will impact new product development

Affordability will remain a key concern

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Mesaieed Bakery leads sales

Almarai Co Ltd leads growth

CHANNELS

Hypermarkets lead staple foods distribution

Convenience stores and e-commerce gain ground

MARKET DATA

Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2020-2025

Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2020-2025

Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025

Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025

Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2020-2025

Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2022-2025

Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025

Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2020-2025

Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2025-2030

Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2025-2030

Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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BAKED GOODS

Key Data Findings

2025 Developments

Population growth, tradition and convenience are key drivers

Industry Performance

Continued growth for baked goods

Packaged flat bread leads growth as consumers remain cost-conscious

What’s Next?

Rising population to drive growth

Health and wellness trends will shape product innovation

Rising sugar and cocoa costs could challenge growth of sweet baked goods

Competitive Landscape

Mesaieed Bakery leads sales

Almarai gains traction

Channels

Hypermarket remains leading channel as small local grocers lose ground

Retail e-commerce is fastest-growing channel

Category Data

Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2020-2025

Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2020-2025

Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025

Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025

Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2025

Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2022-2025

Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2025-2030

Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2025-2030

Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

BREAKFAST CEREALS

Key Data Findings

2025 Developments

Changing lifestyles support growth

Industry Performance

Demand remains limited amid traditional consumption habits and pricing pressures

Rising health awareness drives growth in hot breakfast cereals

What’s Next?

Rising population and lifestyle changes to fuel growth

Brands to focus on health-focused offerings

Rising prices towards end of forecast period could impact demand

Competitive Landscape

Kellanova maintains its lead, despite ongoing competitive pressures

Private label benefits from rising consumer price sensitivity

Channels

Hypermarkets leads distribution

Convenience stores drive growth

Category Data

Table 23 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2020-2025

Table 24 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2020-2025

Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025

Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025

Table 27 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2025

Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2022-2025

Table 29 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2025-2030

Table 30 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2025-2030

Table 31 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT

Key Data Findings

2025 Developments

Continued demand for convenient formats propels growth in 2025

Industry Performance

Emphasis on protein-rich diets supports demand

Frozen processed meat leads growth

What’s Next?

Growing and affluent population will continue to boost demand

Health and wellness trends will play increasingly important role

Local, regional and international players will battle for share

Competitive Landscape

Americana consolidates its lead

Sadia benefits from value-for-money focus

Channels

Hypermarkets remain dominant as small local grocers lose share

Convenience stores and e-commerce gain traction

Category Data

Table 33 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2020-2025

Table 34 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2020-2025

Table 35 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025

Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025

Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2025

Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2022-2025

Table 39 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2025-2030

Table 40 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2025-2030

Table 41 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2025-2030

Table 42 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

Table 43 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Key Data Findings

2025 Developments

Convenience and affordability drive expansion

Industry Performance

Busy lifestyles prompt shift to convenient, easy-to-prepare options

Shelf stable beans represents key growth driver

What’s Next?

Convenience and technological advancements to drive sales

Limited availability of fresh produce will support growth

Adoption of healthier eating habits will boost demand

Competitive Landscape

Americana Group leads sales

Private label gains momentum amid price sensitivity

Channels

Hypermarkets lead sales

E-commerce is fastest-growing channel

Category Data

Table 44 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2020-2025

Table 45 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2020-2025

Table 46 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025

Table 47 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025

Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2025

Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2022-2025

Table 50 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2025-2030

Table 51 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2025-2030

Table 52 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

Table 53 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES

Key Data Findings

2025 developments

Rice, pasta and noodles maintains steady growth

Industry Performance

Health and wellness trends begin to shape consumer preferences

Rice remains key growth driver

What’s Next?

Steady demand, supported by population growth and widespread popularity

Health and convenience will shape innovation

Affordability and supply chain dynamics will impact demand

Competitive Landscape

KRBL leads fragmented landscape

Barilla harnesses promotions to generate purchases amongst high- and middle-income households

Channels

Hypermarkets strengthen their lead

Convenience stores and e-commerce gain ground

Category Data

Table 54 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2020-2025

Table 55 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2020-2025

Table 56 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025

Table 57 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025

Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2025

Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2022-2025

Table 60 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2025-2030

Table 61 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2025-2030

Table 62 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030

Table 63 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Staple Foods

- - - Packaged Flat Bread
    - Unpackaged Flat Bread
  - - Packaged Leavened Bread
    - Unpackaged Leavened Bread
- - Packaged Cakes
  - Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
- - Packaged Pastries
  - Unpackaged Pastries
- - Sweet Pies and Tarts
  - Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Hot Cereals
- - Children's Breakfast Cereals
  - - Flakes
    - Muesli and Granola
    - Other RTE Cereals
- - Shelf Stable Beans
  - Shelf Stable Fruit
  - Shelf Stable Tomatoes
  - Shelf Stable Vegetables
- - Frozen Fruit
  - Frozen Processed Potatoes
  - Frozen Processed Vegetables
- - - Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
    - Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
  - - Chilled Processed Red Meat
    - Chilled Processed Poultry
  - - Frozen Processed Red Meat
    - Frozen Processed Poultry
- - Shelf Stable Seafood
  - Chilled Processed Seafood
  - Frozen Processed Seafood
- - Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
  - Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
  - Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
- - Chilled Noodles
  - Frozen Noodles
  - - Instant Noodle Cups
    - Instant Noodle Pouches
  - Plain Noodles
- - Chilled Pasta
  - Dried Pasta
- Rice

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Staple Foods

NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.

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