29th September - 3rd October 2018
Trade Development Visit
QATAR
Why Qatar?
- A highly affluent market, Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world, importing over 90% of its food requirements
- Qatar is the UK's third largest export market in the Middle East and the UK's food and drink exports to Qatar grew by over 40% in 2017
- The country is establishing its own food import sources following the political dispute with neighboring Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and UAE
- English is widely spoken
- Increasing investment in retail malls, supermarkets, hypermarkets and hotels
- The tourism and hospitality sector is expected to grow by an annual 10% over the next 3 years, offering significant foodservice opportunities
- Direct freight option opening up from Cardiff Airport in May 2018
Itinerary
29 September - Fly to Doha
30 September - Market briefing
1 October - Store visit programme, networking event
2 October - Meet the buyer event
3 October - Return to Wales
