Information : Qatar

COUNTRY NAME: Qatar

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2021 (€million): 81

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2020 (€million): 74

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2019 (€million): 77

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2018 (€million): 66

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 61 

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 61

TRADE:

For 2021, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 436 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 2.9 million to Qatar

For 2020, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 640 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 4.7 million to Qatar

For 2019, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 516 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 3.8 million to Qatar

For 2018, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 648 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €5 million to Qatar.

For 2017, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 753 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €6.3 million to Qatar. 

For 2016, CSO estimates indicate that Ireland exported 686 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €5.8 million to Qatar.

PRODUCT: In recent years, the typical products exported to Qatar were as follows;

• Butter,
• Cheese,
• Follow on Formula,
• Ice Cream,
• Infant Formula,
• Liquid Infant Formula,
• UHT Liquid Milk,
• Yoghurt.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Trade in dairy products to Qatar from Ireland is on the basis of the following certificate types;

• Public and Animal Health and Veterinary statements from Milk Policy Division's (MPD's) Menu of Statements.
• Applicants select from MPD's Menu of Statements to satify country requirements. However, custom and usage have set some precedents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Food Exports Dairy - Key Requirements (doc 37Kb) .

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

CONTACT POINTS: dairyexportcerts@agriculture.gov.ie