Qatar

The strong bilateral relations between Qatar and India are reflected in their trade and economic partnerships.

India is the 4th largest export destination for Qatar.

US$750m in remittances sent by Indian expats in Qatar.

Qatar is one of the largest suppliers of LNG to India.

US$1.6b worth of India’s exports reached Qatar in 2018-19.

US$ 15,031.45 mn
Bilateral trade in 2021-22

US$ 247.15 mn

FDI inflows from April 2000 to March 2021

Over 600,000
Indians in Qatar

Petrochemicals

Besides, LNG, India also imports ethylene, propylene, ammonia, urea, and polyethylene from Qatar.

Trade

India is the third-largest export destination for Qatar and ranks at 10th position for Qatar’s imports.

Infrastructure

Projects such as Gold Line Metro and Wakra Bypass highway have offered lucrative opportunities.

Regulation

Qatar has created a one-stop-shop, eliminating five procedures and lowering property transfer time by 11 days.

IT-ICT

Qatar's fast-growing IT-ICT industry has turned towards India for skill development and new-gen tech R&D.

Tourism

The Governments of both nations are proactively encouraging opportunities in two-way travel and tourism activities.

India-Qatar Bilateral Relations

Both countries are keen to expand collaborations for mutual benefit in the fields of energy; trade, finance and investments; infrastructure; education and research; sports; travel and tourism; and other areas.

Joint Declaration to Establish a Joint Commission

The Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the State of Qatar signed a Joint Declaration to Establish a Joint Commission Between the Government of the Republic of India And the Government of the State of Qatar

India's Exports and Imports to Qatar

Source: Department of Commerce

Dated: 07/02/2023
Values in US $ Millions

Country / Region: QATAR

S.No.	\Year	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022
1.	EXPORT	1,471.88	1,611.16	1,268.35	1,284.82	1,837.75
2.	%Growth		9.46	-21.28	1.30	43.04
3.	India’s Total Export	303,526.16	330,078.09	313,361.04	291,808.48	422,004.40
4.	%Growth		8.75	-5.06	-6.88	44.62
5.	%Share	0.48	0.49	0.40	0.44	0.44
6.	IMPORT	8,409.02	10,721.70	9,685.98	7,930.15	13,193.70
7.	%Growth		27.50	-9.66	-18.13	66.37
8.	India’s Total Import	465,580.99	514,078.42	474,709.28	394,435.88	613,052.05
9.	%Growth		10.42	-7.66	-16.91	55.43
10.	%Share	1.81	2.09	2.04	2.01	2.15
11.	TOTAL TRADE	9,880.90	12,332.86	10,954.33	9,214.97	15,031.45
12.	%Growth		24.82	-11.18	-15.88	63.12
13.	India’s Total Trade	769,107.15	844,156.51	788,070.32	686,244.36	1,035,056.45
14.	%Growth		9.76	-6.64	-12.92	50.83
15.	%Share	1.28	1.46	1.39	1.34	1.45
16.	TRADE BALANCE	-6,937.14	-9,110.54	-8,417.63	-6,645.33	-11,355.95
17.	India’s Trade Balance	-162,054.83	-184,000.33	-161,348.24	-102,627.40	-191,047.65

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

+91-11-2373-8760/70

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Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi - 110001

The Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry

+974-4455-9111

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P.O BOX : 402 Doha , Qatar.

Qatar Investment Authority

+974-4499-5919

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P.O. Box 23224, Doha Qatar

Indian Trade Portal

+91-11-4604-2130; 4604-2177

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Niryat Bhawan, Rao Tula Ram Marg,Opp. Army Hospital Research & Referral, New Delhi-110057

Embassy of India, Doha, Qatar

+974-4425-5777

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Villa No 86 & 90, Street No. 941,
Al Eithra Street, Zone 63,
Onaiza, P.O. Box 2788,
Doha – Qatar.

Commercial Representative

+974-4425-5704

Shri Surinder Bhagat

First Secretary (Political & Commerce)

Opportunities

Agricultural exports

Non-alcoholic beverages other than waters of 2202.10 (not incl. fruit/veg. … (220290)

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Carcasses/half-carcasses of lamb, fresh/chilled (020410)
Cuts & edible offal of species gallus domesticus, frozen (020714)
Meat of fowls of species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen (020712)

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Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits & oth. bakers’ wares n.e.s. in Ch.19, whethe … (190590)

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Cereals (excl. those which have been hulled/othw. wkd.), n.e.s. (100890)
Other wheat and meslin (100199)
Semi-milled/wholly milled rice, whether or not polished/glazed (100630)

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Yogurt (040310)

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Leeks & oth. alliaceous vegetables, fresh/chilled (070390)

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Crustaceans; frozen, shrimps and prwns, excluding cold water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water (030617)
Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon, not fillet, livers, roes, other fish meat of heading 0304 (030213)
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal (160290)
Prpd/ prsvd meat, meat offal of bovine anmlsw (160250)
Prpd/prsvd meat, meat ofal/ blood of fwls of the spcs galus dmstcs (160232)

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Employment Opportunities

*Information subject to changes amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Priority in employment is given to Qatari citizens. Employers who wish to hire non-Qataris or recruit workers from abroad are required to obtain permission from the government. Foreigners may work in Qatar under different employers.

Indian nationals comprise the largest expatriate community in Qatar and are engaged in a wide spectrum of professionals, including medicine, engineering, education, finance; banking, business, media and labour.

Labour Law: https://portal.www.gov.qa/wps/portal/topics/Employment+and+Workplace/laborlaw

More Info: Ministry of Interior Hukoomi for Migrant Workers

Public and private infrastructure building, maintenance

The construction industry in Qatar is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% over 2019-24. Construction of civic infrastructure and connectivity projects have largely been supported by foreign workers at different levels in Qatar.

Ministry of Municipality and Environment Residency Permits inquiry

Tax, accounting, banking, insurance, audit and other financial services

Qatar, with a population of only around 2.7 million, makes up around 5% of insurance premiums from the Middle East and North Africa region. Financial services in Qatar are supported by foreign workers at different capacities.

Ministry of Finance Residency Permits inquiry

Doctors, nurses, radiologists, lab technicians

The Qatar Healthcare Facilities Master Plan 2013-2033 provides the first guide for managing the country’s growth of key healthcare infrastructure. Qatar attracts large number of healthcare workers ranging from doctors to nurses and lab technicians.

Ministry of Public Health Residency Permits inquiry

Culinary, server, personalcare, hotel, tour and travel staffing

With steady growth in business and tourism, Qatar’s hospitality sector has seen increased activity. The nation will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The hospitality sector in Qatar, ranging from hotels to tourism to personal care, employs foreign workers.

Qatar Tourism Residency Permits inquiry

Software, hardware, new technology in telecoms and communications

The IT and ICT infrastructure in Qatar has been set up and is supported by foreign workers.

Ministry of of Transport and Communications Residency Permits inquiry

Automobile to food products production

The manufacturing sector contributes around 10% of Qatar’s national GDP. The manufacturing industry in Qatar, covering a range of products, draws foreign manpower.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry Residency Permits inquiry

Upstream oil and gas sector staffing

Qatar is the largest producer of liquefied natural gas in the world, with the oil and gas industry contributing the largest chunk to the national GDP. Qatar’s oil and gas exploration sector is a major employer and strength for the economy.

Oil and Gas Sector Residency Permits inquiry

Faculty positions up to uninversity

The education sector in Qatar is expected to be worth around US$2.8 billion by 2023, as per Ken Research. The education sector in Qatar, ranging from schools to universities draw foreign teaching staff from different disciplines.

Ministry of Education and Higher Education Residency Permits inquiry