Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Qatari riyal (QAR)
Top Indian exports to Qatar
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.24 |
| Machinery | 0.14 |
| Gems & jewellery | 0.13 |
| Cereals/rice | 0.13 |
| Vehicles | 0.1 |
| Mineral fuels | 0.08 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.07 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 0.07 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Qatar
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| LNG & petroleum products | 11.44 |
| Fertilisers | 0.41 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.33 |
| Plastics | 0.21 |
| Aluminium | 0.15 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 0.08 |
Regulators and import rules in Qatar
Key bodies: General Authority of Customs (Al Nadeeb single window); Ministry of Public Health (food safety, port health, drugs); Qatar General Organization for Standards & Metrology (QGOSM/QS under MOCI; GCC standards); Ministry of Commerce & Industry (importer registration); Ministry of Municipality (plant/animal quarantine).
Shipping from India to Qatar
Main ports and entry points: Hamad Port (Umm Al Houl); Doha Port (cruise/light); Ras Laffan (LNG). Air: DOH
Indian community
830,491 NRIs (PIO data not available) [S6]
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Qatar?
US$1.68 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by articles of iron/steel, machinery, gems & jewellery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Qatar?
No bilateral FTA; covered by India–GCC FTA negotiations (ToR finalised) [S7]
How long is shipping from India to Qatar?
Typically 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Qatar?
General Authority of Customs (Al Nadeeb single window); Ministry of Public Health (food safety, port health, drugs); Qatar General Organization for Standards & Metrology (QGOSM/QS under MOCI; GCC standards); Ministry of Commerce & Industry (importer registration).
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