Qatar’s industrial sector continued to expand in Q2 2025, supported by government initiatives to diversify the economy and promote SME development. According to ValuStrat, industrial performance remained strong, with ambient warehouse rents up 2.9% quarter-on-quarter and cold storage facilities maintaining stable rates.
Key findings
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Industrial rents: Ambient warehouse rents rose 2.9% QoQ to QR36.4 per sqm, while cold storage stabilised at QR42.7 per sqm.
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Economic growth: Real GDP increased 1.9% YoY to QR181.8bn, driven by a 3.4% expansion in non-hydrocarbon sectors, which now contribute 65.6% of real GDP.
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Manufacturing and logistics: The Manufacturing Index climbed 1.9% YoY, while logistics infrastructure grew through projects such as GWC’s new 6,300 sqm logistics hub in Ras Laffan.
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Free zones and investment: Samsung C&T and the Qatar Free Zones Authority launched five major initiatives in Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul, including a solar farm and digital infrastructure project.
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Maritime activity: Qatar’s ports handled 742,789 TEUs and 1,487 vessel calls in H1 2025, reflecting growth of 5% and 12.4% YoY, respectively.
What it means
The industrial market’s resilience highlights the effectiveness of Qatar’s diversification policies under NDS3 and Qatar National Vision 2030. Strong logistics, infrastructure investment, and manufacturing expansion continue to underpin long-term growth, positioning Qatar as a key industrial hub in the Gulf.
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