eCommerce market in Qatar

Qatar is the 52nd largest market for eCommerce with a predicted revenue of US$3,817.9 million by 2023, placing it ahead of Ecuador. Revenue is expected to show a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2023-2027) of 10.5%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$5,683.7 million by 2027. With an expected increase of 17.3% in 2023, the Qatari eCommerce market contributed to the worldwide growth rate of 17.0% in 2023. Like in Qatar, global eCommerce sales are expected to increase over the next years. Five markets are considered by ecommerceDB within the Qatari eCommerce market. Food & Personal Care is the largest market and accounts for 31.8% of the Qatari eCommerce revenue. It is followed by Fashion with 26.7%, Electronics & Media with 17.7%, Toys, Hobby & DIY with 12.4%, and Furniture & Appliances with the remaining 11.3%.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in Qatar

Qatar is the 52nd largest market for eCommerce with a predicted revenue of US$3,817.9 million by 2023, placing it ahead of Ecuador. Revenue is expected to show a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2023-2027) of 10.5%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$5,683.7 million by 2027. With an expected increase of 17.3% in 2023, the Qatari eCommerce market contributed to the worldwide growth rate of 17.0% in 2023. Like in Qatar, global eCommerce sales are expected to increase over the next years. Five markets are considered by ecommerceDB within the Qatari eCommerce market. Food & Personal Care is the largest market and accounts for 31.8% of the Qatari eCommerce revenue. It is followed by Fashion with 26.7%, Electronics & Media with 17.7%, Toys, Hobby & DIY with 12.4%, and Furniture & Appliances with the remaining 11.3%.

eCommerce revenue development in Qatar

in million US$, in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates and reflects market impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war

Source: Statista Market Insights, ecommerceDB

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Revenue (in mUS$) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Growth (in %) 90.5 2.5 54.9 0.2 88.4 56.5 94.1 35.5
AOV (in US$) 58.7 97.4 29.4 33.1 17.1 88.0 68.1 53.1
CVR (in %) 90.5 2.5 54.9 0.2 88.4 56.5 94.1 35.5
AOV: Average Order Value CVR: Conversion Rate