Meal Delivery - Qatar | Statista Market Forecast

In 2024, the projected revenue in the Meal Delivery market in Qatar is expected to reach US$208.90m.
The market is anticipated to show an annual growth rate of 3.60% (CAGR 2024-2029), resulting in a projected market volume of US$249.40m by 2029.
For Platform-to-Consumer Delivery, the projected market volume in Qatar is expected to be US$119.80m in 2024.
When compared globally, China is projected to generate the highest revenue in the Meal Delivery market, reaching US$184.50bn in 2024.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) in the Meal Delivery market in Qatar is projected to amount to US$251.60 in 2024.
By 2029, the number of users in the Meal Delivery market in Qatar is expected to reach 979.7k users.
The user penetration rate in the Meal Delivery market in Qatar is projected to be at 30.3% in 2024.
Qatar's meal delivery market is flourishing, with a surge in demand for healthy, gourmet options tailored to the country's affluent and health-conscious population.

Definition:

Meal Delivery is the online ordering and delivery of prepared meals by a restaurant or a platform for direct consumption. Orders are typically placed in an app or on a website. The delivery is handled by the platform enterprise (e.g. Deliveroo) or directly by the restaurant (e.g. Domino’s).

Structure:

Meal Delivery contains the user and revenue development of two different delivery service solutions for prepared meals: (1) Restaurant Delivery and (2) Platform Delivery. The Restaurant Delivery market includes the delivery of meals carried out directly by the restaurants. The order may be made via platforms (e.g. Delivery Hero, Just Eat) or directly through a restaurant website (e.g. Domino's). The Platform Delivery market focuses on online delivery services that provide customers with meals from partner restaurants that do not necessarily have to offer food delivery themselves. In this case, the platform (e.g. Deliveroo) handles the delivery process.).

Additional Information:

Revenue includes the gross merchandise value (GMV), defined as the total sales dollar value for merchandise/food sold through the Online Food Delivery marketplace. User and revenue figures represent B2C services.

Meals ordered online which are directly delivered by the restaurant, no matter if ordered via a platform (e.g. Delivery Hero) or a restaurant website (e.g. Domino's)
Online meal order and delivery both carried out by a platform (e.g. Deliveroo)
Online orders that are picked up in the restaurant

Phone orders
Deliveries of non-processed or non-prepared food (e.g. HelloFresh)

The Meal Delivery market in Qatar has been rapidly developing in recent years. With the growth of urbanization, the market has become more competitive, and customers have become more demanding.

Customer preferences: Customers in Qatar are increasingly looking for convenience and quality when it comes to meal delivery. They prefer to order food from restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines, and they expect timely delivery. Moreover, customers in Qatar are health-conscious and are looking for healthy meal options. As a result, many restaurants have started offering healthy meal options, and some have even specialized in healthy meal delivery.

Trends in the market: One of the major trends in the Meal Delivery market in Qatar is the rise of online ordering platforms. Customers can now easily order food from their favorite restaurants through online platforms, which offer a wide variety of cuisines. Another trend is the increasing popularity of healthy meal delivery services. Many restaurants have started offering healthy meal options, and some have even specialized in healthy meal delivery.

Local special circumstances: One of the unique aspects of the Meal Delivery market in Qatar is the influence of the local cuisine. Qatari cuisine is a blend of Arab, Indian, and Persian influences, and it is known for its rich flavors and spices. Many restaurants in Qatar offer traditional Qatari dishes, such as machboos (spiced rice with meat or fish) and thareed (a bread and meat stew). Moreover, there is a growing demand for Qatari cuisine among tourists, which has led to the development of specialized Qatari food delivery services.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The rapid development of the Meal Delivery market in Qatar can be attributed to several macroeconomic factors. Qatar has a high per capita income, which has led to an increase in disposable income and spending on food. Moreover, the growth of urbanization has led to an increase in demand for convenience and quality when it comes to meal delivery. Additionally, the government of Qatar has been investing heavily in the tourism industry, which has led to an increase in the number of tourists visiting the country. This has created a demand for traditional Qatari cuisine, which has led to the development of specialized Qatari food delivery services.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) and represent what consumers pay for these products and services. The user metrics show the number of customers who have made at least one online purchase within the past 12 months.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on predefined factors for each market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies, third-party studies and reports, as well as survey results from our primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, GDP per capita, and internet connection speed. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing. The main drivers are internet users, urban population, usage of key players, and attitudes toward online services.

Additional notes:

The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. GCS data is reweighted for representativeness.

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