Find clients and sell your products in Qatar

Finding clients abroad is always a challenge, and business development in Qatar is not different. You need the right contacts and once you reach the decision maker, you need the right sales pitch.

A lot of companies that want to enter the market in Qatar do this with their general sales pitch. However, if you don't know the local regulations, pricing levels and your competition's product, sales meetings may be difficult to conclude successfully.

How to sell your product or service in Qatar?

Qatar, a small country in the Middle East, has a population of about 2.8 million as of 2023. It is known for its wealth from natural gas and oil reserves, as well as its modern capital, Doha.

With one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world at around $64,000 USD in 2023, Qatar’s economy is heavily dependent on the oil and gas industry. The country is diversifying its economy through investments in areas like finance, education, and sports.

The UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has become a global tourism hub. Dubai is renowned for its luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, and a lively nightlife scene. The city is home to landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, the Palm Islands, and the Dubai Mall.

The real estate sector, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has seen significant growth, with the construction of skyscrapers, luxury residential areas, and commercial properties. This sector has attracted investors from all around the world.

The UAE is a major trading hub. Its strategic location between Asia, Europe, and Africa makes it an important logistics center. The ports of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are among the busiest in the world.

VAlidate the HS-codes you use for shipping

Almost every country or trade block in the world has its own detailing on the international HS-code list. With our report you strongly reduce the risk on misclassifications, delays and higher custom duties than expected.

Tell us what you want to ship and where to and we ask you all relevant questions to get to the most likely code.

Translate your website and check your SEO

Even if your business is really international, it may be wise to set up local website translations and check whether your text aligns with the culture.

This also counts for Qatar and its inhabitants. People prefer reading in their own language and also search most of the time in their own language. Therefore you need to include the relevant keywords in your texts, and these may not be a direct translation.

With regards to content, my personal experience is that if you have a successful blog topic in one language, it is likely to do well also in other languages. Don’t reinvent the wheel, just make a proper translation.

Shipping your products

If you sell physical products, you need them to get delivered into Qatar. Depending on the country you are in, this may be a challenge.

First of all you may have to pay import duties or settle VAT. This can be complex if you don’t have your own legal entity in the country.

There may also be non-financial bariers, like certifications or approvals to be obtained. Especially for food, cosmetics or medicine this may be the case. Check this in advance, even before you invest in your marketing.