Qatar Freight and Logistics Market Size

Qatar Freight and Logistics Market Analysis

The Qatar Freight and Logistics Market size is estimated at 9.5 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 13.49 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.01% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

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9.5 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

13.49 Billion

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

4.97 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

6.01 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Fastest Growing Market by Mode of Transport

6.60 %

Projected CAGR, Air, 2024-2030

In September 2023, Qatar Airways Cargo launched biweekly freighter flights from Huntsville, United States, to Doha, Qatar, in partnership with DSV to expand the cargo delivery network.

Largest CEP Market by Destination

64.39 %

value share, Domestic, 2023

The e-commerce sector in the country experienced a YoY growth of 9.6% in 2023, which fueled the growth of the domestic cep market.

Largest Market by End User Industry

25.55 %

value share, Manufacturing, 2023

The manufacturing sector witnessed a surge, with 40 new factories registering between January and September 2023, driving the growth of the end-user industry.

Largest Warehousing Market by Temperature Control

89.49 %

value share, Non-Temperature Controlled, 2023

In March 2023, GAC Qatar inaugurated a newly constructed, environmentally sustainable facility spanning 27,000 sqm in Ras Bufontas Free Zone.

Fastest Growing Warehousing Market by Temperature Control

6.95 %

Projected CAGR, Temperature Controlled, 2024-2030

The cold chain market in Qatar is growing significantly. The growing sales of temperature-sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals are boosting the segment's growth.

The gradual economic recovery since 2021 contributed majorly by road freight transport market

Qatar Freight and Logistics Industry Segmentation

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry, Construction, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Others are covered as segments by End User Industry. Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP), Freight Forwarding, Freight Transport, Warehousing and Storage are covered as segments by Logistics Function.

• Qatar boasts leading air cargo service providers, notably Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Airways. In November 2023, Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo forged an interline agreement, bolstering their delivery networks. This collaboration significantly broadens their operational scope, particularly in regions that traditionally posed logistical challenges. Qatar Airways Cargo's move aligns with its VISION 2027 strategy, a key component of its 5-year plan.
• As a prominent global supplier of liquefied nitrogen gas (LNG), Qatar's logistics market has thrived. The market's growth trajectory is fueled by the country's expansion plans, notably as it gears up to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Key drivers for the market include burgeoning industrial activities, a surging e-commerce landscape, a thriving automotive sector, upcoming infrastructure projects, and sustained government investments in logistics infrastructure. Notably, the transportation and storage sector's GDP share peaked at 4.1% in 2020, the highest between 2017 and 2022, before tapering to 3% by 2022.
• The Public Works Authority (Ashgal) holds sway over all construction contracts, including those in the transportation realm. A notable project under Ashgal's purview, catering to the industry's demand, is the QAR 71.9 billion (USD 19.59 billion) road and infrastructure initiative in Al Ebb and Leabaib, within the Al Daayen municipality. Commenced in 2019, the project is slated for completion in Q3 of 2024. Spanning 39 km of roads, 87 km of illuminated pedestrian and cycle lanes, and boasting 6,720 parking spaces, the project also encompasses landscaping, beautification, and utility upgrades.