The Industrial Sector in Qatar has seen a huge surge in the past decade. According to the Ministry of Industry and Energy, the number of industries in Qatar as at July 2017 amounted to 728 Units with a total workforce of almost 90,000.
The industrial development strategy aims to increase the share of manufacturing industries in the country’s GDP from 9.5% in 2016 to 13% in 2022.
Some of the Key Advantages of Industry in Qatar include:
• Allocating strips of land compatible to industrial projects provided with all necessary facilities and infrastructure at competitive rates
• Exemption from custom duties for all imports related to an industrial project
• Provision of electricity and water at competitive rates
• Securing loans from Qatar Development Bank (QDB) at favourable terms and conditions
• Supporting exports from industrial projects through the QDB export agency
• Organizing exhibitions locally and overseas to promote Qatari products
• Establishment of “Manateq” company to develop industrial zones around the country
• Launching of Single Window in Assisting with all the licensing process
The State of Qatar is adopting an open-market policy. Observing the WTO terms and conditions, the aim is to protect industrial facilities and create a favorable environment for legitimate competition, away from any forms of monopoly, dumping or any other malpractices.
View Ministry of Economy and Commerce Investment Booklet
