Qatar Vehicle Market in 2025 is expanding quickly. H1 figures rose by 34.7%, with Jetour posting major gains and moving to 2nd, threatening Toyota’s lead. Great Wall notably emerged as new contender in 10th.
Economic Environment
In 2025, Qatar’s economy is forecast to grow by 4%, supported by robust public investment and strong progress in economic diversification, according to Standard Chartered Bank’s “Global Focus – Economic Outlook H2-2025.” The bank also revised Qatar’s 2026 growth outlook upward to 5.5%, surpassing the market consensus of 5.2%, reflecting confidence in the country’s LNG expansion and gas export plans. Qatar’s real GDP per capita is projected to reach around QAR 400,000 (USD 110,000) by 2026, aiding its transition toward developed market status and potential index upgrades. The non-hydrocarbon sector, now making up over 60% of GDP, has emerged as a key growth driver, with tourism, financial services, and trade leading the way.
In Q4 2024, non-hydrocarbon GDP grew 6.1% year-on-year, the fastest pace in the GCC. New public-private partnership (PPP) legislation is expected to boost infrastructure investment and private sector participation. Qatar continues to benefit from low fiscal break-even oil prices, strong fundamentals, and a policy agenda aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030. These elements reinforce the country’s resilience amid global uncertainty. The long-term outlook is underpinned by strategic reforms and investments that support sustainable development.
Automotive Industry Trend and Outlook
The Qatari vehicle market continues on an impressive streak, up 34.7% in H1 of 2025. The year started off strong, with major gains in early Q1 to then stablize during Q2.
Brand-wise, the leader was Toyota, up 25.5% while Jetour climbed 4 spots into 2nd, growing 245.5% and threatening to take the leader’s spot.
Nissan ranked in 3rd place, surging 80.3%, ahead of Kia -up 1 spot- in 4th (+23.9%). Lexus -down 3 spots- closed the top 5 losing 6.2%.
Looking at specific models the Toyota Land Cruiser was still best seller, gaining 14.5% from the previous year. The Jetour J2 climbed 2 spots and overperformed all other Top 10 models, up 182.2%.
EV Market Trend and Outlook
Qatar’s EV Market reported an impressive surge, with H1 sales up by 2024.4%. However, it remains under 2% of total light vehicle sales, with demand still lagging behind. The government has reaffirmed its commitment to scale up EV adoption in the future, establishing the goal to reach an EV share of 10 percent of domestic sales by 2030
EV brands are competing for market share, with Tesla rising 1 spot to claim the top. Lexus followed in 2nd, up 8 spots while Hyundai closed the top 3 climbing 1 spot.
Medium-Term Market Trend
Following rapid development in the early 2000s, Qatar’s light vehicle market peaked in 2014 with 97,501 units sold. However, the subsequent decline in international oil prices, coupled with restrictive economic policies and the introduction of new taxes, including VAT, led to a significant downturn. Between 2015 and 2019, the market halved, reaching 52,676 units in 2017 and continuing to contract in the following years. The COVID-19 pandemic further impacted sales, which fell to a 15-year low of 39,850 units in 2020.
A swift recovery began in 2021, driven by demand associated with the FIFA World Cup preparations. Growth continued in 2022, with sales reaching 61,069 units, a 34.7% increase. By 2024, the market expanded by 20.4% to 76,314 units, approaching pre-downturn levels, bolstered by sustained economic growth and a steady rise in the population.
Despite this recovery, electric vehicle adoption in Qatar remains limited. Although there was significant growth in 2024, EVs still represent a negligible share of total vehicle sales. This lag is attributed to factors such as high upfront costs, limited charging infrastructure, and consumer concerns about battery performance in extreme temperatures .
Tables with sales figures
In the tables below we report sales for Top 10 Models.
