Sugar tax calculator for sweetened drinks in Qatar
Since July 6, 2026, Qatar taxes sweetened drinks by how much sugar they contain, following a model agreed by the GCC countries.
Enter the sugar per 100 ml from the label and the volume to see the tax.
How it's calculated
- Drinks with less than 5 g of sugar per 100 ml are exempt.
- From 5 g to just under 8 g the tax is QAR 0.77 a litre, and from 8 g it's QAR 1.06 a litre.
- Drinks with only artificial sweeteners and no added sugar are exempt.
An example
A case of 24 cans of 330 ml with 10.6 g of sugar per 100 ml holds 7.92 litres and pays about QAR 8.40.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a medium sugar drink?
One with between 5 and 7.99 g of total sugar per 100 ml.
Are diet drinks taxed?
Not if they contain only artificial sweeteners and no added sugar.
Who pays the tax?
Importers and producers of excise goods register and pay it. It usually reaches shoppers through the shelf price.
Key terms
- Tiered volumetric model
- A tax charged per litre at a rate that rises with the sugar content.
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