Qatar Logistics and Warehousing Market Analysis and Forecast (2018-2028)

Qatar Logistics and Warehousing Market Analysis and Forecast (2018-2028)

Executive Summary

Qatar logistics and Warehousing market witnessed a growth rate in 2022, owing to the country’s strategic geographic location, which qualifies it to act as a logistic hub connecting in GCC region. Whereas the country's booming FMCG, retail, food, and eCommerce industries have contributed to the amazing growth of the goods forwarding industry, which has greatly boosted the Qatar's logistics market.

Additionally, the Qatari government has been upgrading the country's transportation infrastructure in accordance with Qatar Vision 2030 to become leading manufacturing hub among GCC region.

Qatar is home to the world's leading international air cargo carrier (Qatar Airways Cargo), and the region's 5th largest port (Hamad Port), all of which contribute to the country's unique geostrategic position as a crossroads between East and West, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Despite accounting for only 4% of the country's GDP, logistics and transport are among the most promising industries in the country, rising at a rate of 9% year on year. Moreover, as a prominent global provider of liquefied nitrogen gas (LNG), the country has significantly contributed to the expansion of the logistics industry.

The government has implemented initiatives to attract foreign investments and foster partnerships with international logistics providers. This approach has led to the entry of global logistics players, contributing to the sector's growth and bringing in expertise and best practices.

However, challenges such as limited road connectivity, border restrictions in neighboring countries, and competition from other regional logistics hubs remain. Addressing these challenges and further improving infrastructure and regulatory frameworks will be crucial in realizing the full potential of Qatar's logistics and warehousing market.

Type of Services: The warehousing and VAS segment held the highest market share. This shows that a large portion of the logistics and warehousing market in Qatar is focused on providing storage and value-added services to businesses. Warehousing involves the storage, handling, and management of goods within dedicated storage facilities.

By Domestic & International Logistics Services: Qatar is a trade-oriented country, therefore the international segment held a majority market share. This indicates that a significant proportion of freight forwarding activities in Qatar involved the transportation of goods to and from international destinations.

By Speed of Delivery (Normal & Express): The normal delivery segment accounted for the largest market share. This indicates that the majority of freight forwarding activities in Qatar were carried out through normal delivery services.

By Mode of Transportation: Sea freight is the primary mode of transportation for freight forwarding in Qatar. Sea freight is often preferred for transporting large quantities of goods over long distances, making it an essential component of Qatar's import and export activities.

Third-Party Logistics Gaining Demand: Owing to the expansion of the manufacturing and industrial sectors over time, Qatar's Third-Party Logistics has changed. In order to focus on their core business operations, players are turning to 3PL (Third Party Logistics) for warehousing and distribution. The market's value in 2018 grew by 6% from 2% growth in 2021.

The Qatar freight forwarding market experienced a continued recovery and growth trajectory in 2022, as indicated by the further increase in revenue in the year after witnessing a slump in 2020.

Scope of the Study

The study conducted by Makreo Research on the “Qatar Logistics and Warehousing Market Analysis Forecast (2018-2028) - Segmentation by Type of Services, by Freight Forwarding Market and by Mode of Transportation provides a comprehensive analysis of the market, encompassing a wide range of factors. The report takes into account both qualitative and quantitative factors, indicating a well-rounded approach to analysis. The inclusion of both qualitative and quantitative factors in the study ensures that readers gain a more complete understanding of the Qatar Logistics & Freight Forwarding Market. It goes beyond mere numbers and incorporates insights into consumer behavior, industry trends, and market dynamics. This holistic approach enhances the overall analysis and makes the study a valuable resource for individuals or organizations interested in exploring the logistics, warehousing, 3PL, cold chain, express logistics market in Qatar. Moreover, the report's focus on past and present performance, as well as potential growth opportunities in the future, enables readers to identify key areas of interest and investment.

Qatar Logistics and Warehousing Market Segmentation: The report examines opportunity for the Qatar Logistics and Warehousing market on various grounds including

Qatar Logistics and Warehousing Market by Services

• Freight forwarding
• Warehousing & VAS

Qatar Logistics Market Services by Location

• Domestics
• International

Qatar Logistics Market Services by Delivery Speed

• Normal Delivery
• Express Delivery

Qatar Logistics Market by Mode of Transportation

• Sea Freight
• Air Freight
• Land Freight

Qatar Third-Party Logistics Market

Qatar Warehousing Market

• Warehousing
• Cold Chain

Cold Transport

Cold Storage

Key Questions Answered

1. How Qatar economy has performed in the past and future expected growth outlook?

2. How Qatar logistics and warehousing industry has performed in the past and what is the present scenario?

3. What are the key challenges present in the industry?

4. How demand is shaping up for the Qatar logistics and warehousing service providers?

5. How 3PL performed during COVID and what is the expected growth scenario in future?

6. What is the dominant mode of transportation in Qatar logistics industry?

7. What sectors are accounting for major contribution in the country’s logistics demand?

8. Who are the key players in the market and what is their present state of performance?

9. What is the present financial situation of the logistics players in Qatar?

10. What are the major merger & acquisitions in Qatar logistics industry?