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Exporting to Qatar

Middle East

Qatar is a significant market for Indian agricultural exports, with a diverse range of products meeting its food and beverage needs.

Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · 2 min read
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$1.75BAnnual agri-import value (from India)
+5.2%Year-over-year growth

Market outlook

The demand for Indian agricultural products in Qatar is expected to grow, driven by increasing population and economic development. Recent trade agreements and collaborations are likely to further enhance this growth.

Top imported products

Rice
9%
Onions
5%
Dairy Products
4%
Vegetables
3%
Fruits
2%

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Tariffs & duties

HS codeProductDutyNotes
1006.30.10Parboiled Non-Basmati Rice20%India imposes a 20% export duty on parboiled non-basmati rice to control domestic prices.
0401Milk and Cream0%Milk and cream exports from India to Qatar are generally duty-free.
0703Onions5%Onions imported into Qatar are subject to a 5% import duty.
0803Bananas0%Bananas from India are imported into Qatar without any import duty.
0402Dairy Products0%Dairy products exported from India to Qatar are typically duty-free.
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Required documents & certifications

Phytosanitary CertificateRequired

Issued by India's Department of Agriculture, certifies that the agricultural products are free from pests and diseases.

Certificate of OriginRequired

Issued by the Chamber of Commerce, verifies the origin of the goods.

Health CertificateRequired

Issued by India's Food Safety and Standards Authority, ensures that food products meet health standards.

Import PermitRequired

Issued by Qatar's Ministry of Public Health, authorizes the import of specific agricultural products.

Packing ListRequired

Details the contents of the shipment, including quantities and descriptions of the products.

Logistics & shipping

Typical transit time
7-10 days
Common route
Sea freight from Mumbai to Doha
Destination port
Doha Port
Avg. freight cost
$1,500 per 20-foot container

Sea freight is the most common mode of transport for agricultural exports from India to Qatar, with transit times ranging from 7 to 10 days.

Mandi price vs. landed price

ProductIndia mandi rateQatar landed priceMargin
Basmati Rice$500/ton$650/ton+30%
Fresh Onions$300/ton$400/ton+33%
Dairy Butter$4/kg$5/kg+25%
Fresh Mangoes$2/kg$3/kg+50%

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