The Future of Import & Export in the GCC: Insights from Sunder Group

The Gulf region is experiencing one of the most transformative phases in global trade. As Qatar and its neighboring countries diversify their economies, demand for efficient import/export channels has grown rapidly.
Sunder Group of Companies — with its multinational presence across Qatar and Pakistan — offers a unique perspective on how the future of GCC trade is unfolding.

1. Supply Chain Resilience Is the New Priority

Over the past few years, GCC importers have shifted from “low cost only” to “low cost + reliability.”
Companies now prioritize:

• Multi-country sourcing
• Strong logistics partnerships
• Faster customs clearance
• Quality assurance systems

Sunder Group’s diversified supplier network allows the company to adapt quickly when global supply chains fluctuate.

2. FMCG and Food Imports Will Continue Growing

With growing expatriate populations, rising retail demand, and lifestyle shifts, the GCC’s FMCG market is expanding consistently. Qatar, in particular, has seen strong growth in:

• Packaged foods
• Household goods
• Essentials & grocery items
• Ethnic and South Asian products

This aligns with Sunder Group’s ongoing expansion of Sunder Mart and Al-Hemaliya Super Mart, both of which focus on serving multicultural communities.

3. Technology Will Reshape Trade Operations

Digital logistics, AI-based forecasting, and paperless customs systems are becoming standard across the GCC.
Companies that adopt these tools early will experience:

• Lower operational costs
• Better tracking
• Faster clearance
• Reduced risk

Sunder Group is already working toward integrating modern trade management systems across its import/export functions.

4. Pakistan Will Remain a Key Trade Partner

Pakistan continues to be a major supplier of:

• FMCG
• Food ingredients
• Industrial raw materials
• Textiles
• Consumer goods

With established operations and teams in both Pakistan and Qatar, Sunder Group is ideally positioned to facilitate smoother bilateral trade.

Looking Ahead: A More Connected GCC

As the Gulf’s economic diversification accelerates, import/export companies with strong regional roots and global sourcing capabilities will lead the next phase of growth.

Sunder Group aims to be at the forefront of this change — using its cross-border ecosystem to support retailers, manufacturers, and businesses across the GCC.