Qatar Fashion Retail Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Product Type, Price, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2025-2033

Qatar Fashion Retail Market Overview:

The Qatar fashion retail market size reached USD 196.21 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 353.81 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.77% during 2025-2033. The market is fueled by continued tourism development that has boosted the number of visitors and expenditures on fashion items. Furthermore, the swift acceleration of e-commerce websites and online payment systems is changing consumer shopping habits. Also, strategic economic diversification efforts by the government are consolidating the retail industry's position in the country's economy. Further, growth in luxury shopping facilities and mall complexes is augmenting the Qatar fashion retail market share.

Qatar Fashion Retail Market Trends:

Digital Transformation and E-Commerce Acceleration Reshaping Shopping Behaviors

The rapid acceleration of digital commerce and fintech infrastructure is fundamentally transforming how Qatari consumers and visitors engage with fashion retail, creating new channels for market growth and customer engagement. In January 2025, the Qatar Central Bank introduced the Request-to-Pay feature through its Fawran instant-payment service, enhancing transaction efficiency for retail operations across the country. As per industry reports, Ooredoo Group has secured financing of USD 550 Million to enhance its data centre capabilities and expand AI infrastructure throughout the MENA region. This development unlocks advanced personalization and scalable cloud services for the e-commerce market. The country's e-commerce sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, with mobile devices generating approximately 70% of online retail revenue in 2024, reflecting near-universal smartphone penetration and the tech-savvy nature of Qatar's population. Quarter has successfully expanded its digital presence to capture market share. The integration of biometrics, instant-pay rails, and live-stream shopping on mobile platforms has made digital channels the first choice for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle purchases, particularly among younger demographics. Retailers have responded by prioritizing responsive design, vertical video advertisements, and data-light experiences to widen their reach and improve conversion rates. Brands that implemented virtual showrooms and enhanced digital experiences during the tournament now report double-digit online conversion rates, demonstrating the lasting impact of this technological shift on the Qatar fashion retail market growth.

Tourism-Driven Retail Growth and Luxury Shopping Expansion

The sector is experiencing robust growth fueled by record-breaking tourism performance that has transformed the country into a premier shopping destination in the Middle East. The sustained influx of international visitors, particularly from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Europe, and Asia, is driving significant demand for both luxury and mid-range fashion products. As per industry reports, in 2024, Qatar Tourism reported that the nation welcomed over 5 million international visitors for the first time, reflecting a record 25% year-on-year increase compared to 2023. Also, Qatar's hotel industry experienced significant growth in 2024, recording 10 million room nights sold, representing a 23 percent increase compared to the previous year, which directly supports retail activity by providing accommodation infrastructure for shopping tourists. The development of Doha Exhibition and Convention Center as a venue for prestigious events like the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition further reinforces Qatar's positioning as a luxury retail hub. International tourists often leverage Qatar's favorable tax environment and competitive pricing compared to European markets, making fashion purchases an integral component of their visit.

Qatar Fashion Retail Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, price, and distribution channel.

Product Type Insights:

• Apparel
• Footwear
• Bags
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes apparel, footwear, bags, and others.

Price Insights:

• Premium/Luxury Mid-Range
• Mass Market

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the price have also been provided in the report. This includes premium/luxury mid-range and mass market.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Online
• Offline

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes online and offline.

Regional Insights:

• Ad Dawhah
• Al Rayyan
• Al Wakrah
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Ad Dawhah, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Qatar Fashion Retail Market News:

• In December 2024, Apparel Group, a leading global retail and fashion conglomerate, announced the launch of 24 new retail concepts at Doha Mall, one of Qatar's most prominent shopping destinations. This expansion includes a diverse range of international brands, enhancing the mall's retail offerings and catering to a wide array of consumer preferences. The introduction of these new concepts underscores Apparel Group's commitment to strengthening its presence in the Qatari market and contributing to the country's growing retail landscape.

Qatar Fashion Retail Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Qatar fashion retail market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Qatar fashion retail market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Qatar fashion retail market on the basis of price?
• What is the breakup of the Qatar fashion retail market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Qatar fashion retail market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Qatar fashion retail market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Qatar fashion retail market?
• What is the structure of the Qatar fashion retail market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Qatar fashion retail market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Qatar fashion retail market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Qatar fashion retail market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Qatar fashion retail industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.