Product Code: ETC018961 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Feb 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The Qatar chocolate and cocoa products market is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period from 2025-2031. The growing demand for chocolates and cocoa due to its health benefits coupled with changing consumer preference towards convenience food are some of the major drivers contributing to the growth of this market in Qatar. Moreover, increasing disposable incomes, rising population, developing infrastructure facilities for retail outlets such as supermarkets and hypermarkets are further boosting the sales of these products in Qatar.
Chocolate contains flavonoids which have antioxidant properties that can help reduce inflammation and prevent cell damage caused by free radicals in our body. This increasing awareness about their health benefits is driving up their demand among consumers across various age groups. Consumers nowadays prefer convenience foods over traditional meals due to lack of time or busy lifestyles. This trend has resulted into an increased consumption of packaged snacks such as chocolates and cocoa products which is stimulating their sales throughout Qatar. Rising disposable incomes has facilitated people???s ability to spend more on luxury items like chocolates and cocoa products which they would not have otherwise been able to afford previously. This rise in purchasing power has acted positively on this market???s progression in recent years.
Several artificial substitutes made with synthetic ingredients are available in the market that offer similar taste at comparatively lower prices than authentic ones thus hindering their sale volumes somewhat within Qatar. Strict government regulations surrounding labeling requirements coupled with stringent standards regarding packaging materials used while manufacturing these commodities may pose certain challenges for producers operating within this sector.
Some key players operating within the Qatar chocolate & cocoa product markets include Mars Inc., Nestle SA, Mondelez International LLC., Hershey Foods Corporation etc,. These companies mainly focus on launching new innovative flavors along with other promotional activities so as gain a competitive advantage over others present within this industry. However, there exists numerous small local players who offer cheaper alternatives but possess limited resources when it comes innovation related activities and expansion plans.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the chocolate and cocoa products market in Qatar. The lockdown imposed by the government due to the crisis has led to an increase in online sales of chocolates, as people are largely confined to their homes. This has resulted in an increase in demand for convenient and ready-to-eat options such as premium chocolates or packaged snacks. Additionally, with reduced travel activities, imports of raw materials have been affected which could result in a decrease of local production capacity for some brands over time. Nonetheless, despite these challenges, Qatar is likely to continue witnessing strong growth potentials owing to its rising middle class population along with increasing consumer expenditure on luxury goods like premium chocolates and imported cocoa products.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Overview |
3.1 Qatar Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Cocoa Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Chocolate Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Trends |
6 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Types |
6.1 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Cocoa Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocoa Types, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocoa Butter, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocoa Powder, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocoa Liquor, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Chocolate Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Dark Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Milk Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By White Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Filled Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Confectionery, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline , 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Online , 2021-2031F |
7 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Cocoa Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Chocolate Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Qatar Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |