Qatar - PricingQatar - Pricing
There is a large variety of local and foreign products in the Qatari market. Local consumers are very price conscious and actively seek out sales and promotions. Local distributors of international products often engage in promotions in order to attract consumers and gain market share. U.S. firms should work closely with their local distributor in order to determine appropriate pricing strategies.
There is currently no value-added tax (VAT) or sales tax in Qatar. However, the government is considering introducing a 5% VAT in 2020.
The average importer markup on food products is 10-15%. Retail food prices are generally 25-30% above import prices.