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Food Qatar 2026

Qatar's leading food and beverage exhibition connects manufacturers, producers, importers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, hospitality buyers, processing technology, packaging, ingredients, and machinery.

Oct 12 – 14, 2026

👥 Thousands of Trade Professionals

DECC, Doha, Qatar

🏢 Local and International Food Suppliers

🎫 Event Snapshot

HOURS

11:00–21:00 daily

VISITORS

Thousands

DATES

Oct 12 – 14, 2026

EXHIBITORS

ADULT TICKET

COUNTRIES

International supplier base

Trade visitor registration available

Qatar, Middle East and International Markets

Who Should Attend

Qatar Food Importers & Distributors

Source international brands and producers for a market that relies heavily on imported food and beverage supply.

Hotels, Restaurants & Caterers

Foodservice procurement teams can meet suppliers offering professional formats, ingredients and beverage products.

Retail & Wholesale Buyers

Compare finished products, private-label possibilities and supplier terms for supermarket and wholesale channels.

Food Producers & Packaging Buyers

Local manufacturers can also evaluate processing, packaging, ingredients and machinery supporting domestic production.

Top Reasons to Attend

1

Import-Driven Food Market

Qatar's food supply structure makes importer and distributor relationships particularly important for overseas producers.

2

Buyer Access

The event brings retailers, wholesalers, hospitality buyers and distributors into one food-focused marketplace.

3

Gulf Market Testing

Brands can assess commercial interest before committing to deeper regional distribution or registration work.

4

Finished Food Plus Production Supply

The event spans products and the technologies used to manufacture and pack them.

5

Commercial Qualification

Discuss landed price, documentation, shelf life, minimum orders and channel coverage early to identify viable partners.

What You'll See & Do

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International Food & Beverage

Organize sourcing by category and origin, then discuss registration, shelf life, halal documentation and distribution terms.

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Import & Distribution Opportunities

Overseas producers should prioritize companies with cold-chain, retail or foodservice reach appropriate to their category.

🍽️

HORECA Products

Professional kitchens should evaluate pack size, consistency, preparation labor and cost per serving.

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Processing & Packaging

Local producers can use the show for equipment and packaging contacts rather than only finished-product sourcing.

🤝

Regional Business Meetings

Use Doha meetings to discuss Qatar specifically and wider Gulf opportunities separately because routes to market differ.

🤝

B2B Matchmaking

Structured meetings with trade professionals.

🏢 Are you Exhibiting at This Event?

Register your company on AgriLinkage to connect with qualified buyers before, during, and after the event. Over 50,000 buyers search AgriLinkage monthly to find suppliers.

✓ Pre-Event Visibility: Buyers can find your booth before they arrive

✓ Direct Inquiries: Receive qualified leads through our platform

✓ Post-Event Connections: Continue conversations after the show ends

✓ No Commission: We only charge exhibitors, buyers contact you for free

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Industry Sector

💼 Attending as a Business Professional?

Register as a business visitor to get exhibitor alerts, networking opportunities, and priority notifications when companies in your sector register. Free for all business attendees.

✓ Exhibitor Alerts: Get notified when suppliers you're interested in register

✓ Pre-Event Connections: Schedule meetings before you arrive at the show

✓ Booth Locations: We'll tell you exactly where your targets are located

✓ Networking Matches: Connect with other buyers in your industry

Company Size
Country
Industry Sector

DECC is in West Bay and is approximately 15 to 20 minutes from Hamad International Airport depending on traffic. It is accessible by Doha Metro, taxi and road.

DECC is in West Bay and is approximately 15 to 20 minutes from Hamad International Airport depending on traffic. It is accessible by Doha Metro, taxi and road.

✈️ Skyscanner — Compare Flights

Compare international and domestic routes to the nearest practical airport. Booking early matters because major trade events can push up fares and reduce convenient schedules.

🚖 Welcome Pickups — Airport Transfers

A pre-booked transfer can be useful for international delegates and exhibitors carrying samples, catalogues, equipment, or booth materials.

​Where to Stay

These are practical business-travel options for the event. Compare current event-week rates, cancellation policies, and transport time before booking.

JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha

Recommended business-travel option. Verify current distance to the venue and event-week transport before booking.

City Centre Rotana Doha

Recommended business-travel option. Verify current distance to the venue and event-week transport before booking.

Marriott Marquis City Center Doha

Recommended business-travel option. Verify current distance to the venue and event-week transport before booking.

W Doha

Recommended business-travel option. Verify current distance to the venue and event-week transport before booking.

Tools & Services for Attendees

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

🛂 iVisa — Visa & Travel Documents

Entry requirements vary by passport. Verify official government requirements before buying non-refundable travel and use third-party visa services only as an additional convenience.

🏥 SafetyWing — Travel Medical Insurance

Review destination coverage, policy limits, exclusions, and business-trip needs before purchasing.

📶 Airalo — International eSIM

Useful for maps, messaging, exhibitor directories, event apps, and business communication while traveling.

Post-Event CRM & Lead Management

🏗️ Triumfo — Exhibition Stand Builder

Confirm local venue rules, technical requirements, deadlines, and contractor availability before booking.

📦 DHL Express — Exhibition Shipping

Verify customs, temporary import, food, plant, animal, alcohol, or machinery documentation before shipping.

🗣️ Fiverr Pro — Translation & Event Materials

Source vetted professionals for translation, localization, presentations, brochures, product sheets, and multilingual event materials.

🗂️ monday.com — Trade Show Project Management

Organize booth deadlines, travel, freight, meetings, creative work, supplier tasks, and post-show follow-up.

POST-EVENT CRM & LEAD MANAGEMENT

📈 HubSpot — CRM & Marketing

Capture event leads, notes, follow-up tasks, marketing activity, and sales opportunities.

📊 Pipedrive — Sales CRM

Turn trade-show conversations into assigned next actions, quotations, and deal stages.

BUSINESS CARDS

💱 Wise Business — International Payments

Manage eligible international business payments and multiple currencies when paying overseas suppliers or service providers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When is Food Qatar 2026?

October 12 to 14, 2026.

2. What are the opening hours?

11:00 to 21:00 daily.

3. Who should attend?

Food manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, HoReCa buyers, packaging and processing suppliers, and other trade professionals.

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