Qatar
On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Qatar. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.
It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.
Type of Government: Emirate
Population: 2.695 million (2022)
GDP: 236.3 billion USD (2022)
Corporate Tax Rate: 10%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 0%
Major Exports: The top exports of Qatar are Petroleum Gas ($66.9B), Crude Petroleum ($20.8B), Refined Petroleum ($14.9B), Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($3.42B), and Ethylene Polymers ($2.54B), exporting mostly to China ($21.1B), India ($17.4B), Japan ($12B), South Korea ($10.6B), and United Kingdom ($7.5B). In 2022, Qatar was the world's biggest exporter of Sulphur ($1.64B).
Major Imports: The top imports of Qatar are Gas Turbines ($2.45B), Jewellery ($2.37B), Cars ($2.28B), Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($1.04B), and Broadcasting Equipment ($1.04B), importing mostly from United Arab Emirates ($5.12B), China ($4.4B), United States ($3.81B), United Kingdom ($3.08B), and India ($2.1B).
Investment Agency: Invest Qatar
Website: https://www.invest.qa/
National Chamber of Commerce: Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Website: https://qatarchamber.com/
Customs Agency: General Authority of Customs
Website: http://www.customs.gov.qa/
