DHL QATAR FACT SHEET

DHL Gateway
Major City
KEY
Capital City
QATAR
BAHRAIN
SAUDI ARABIA
Doha
Al Wakrah
Mesaieed
Umm Bab
Al Rayyan
Dukhan
Umm Salal
Mohammed
Al Jumaliyah
Al Khor
Al Ghuwairiya
Zubarah
Ar Ruays
Country Prole
Capital
Doha
Population
2.1 million
Area
11,586 sq km
Currency
1 Qatari riyal (QAR) = 100 dirham
GDP
US$ 198.7 billion (2013 est.)
Languages
Arabic (ofcial), English commonly used
as a second language
Ethnic Groups
Arab 40%, Indian 18%, Pakistani 18%,
Iranian 10%, other 14%
Source: CIA World Factbook
DHL FACTS
Locations: 15
Gateways into the Country: 1
Number of Service Centres: 7
DHL Delivery Zone: 9
Vehicle Fleet: 53
OVERVIEW
Qatars vast oil and gas reserves allowed the country to
develop into a stable and fast-growing modern economy
with the worlds highest per capita GDP. From 2008 to 2012
during the global recession Qatars GDP grew by 12 per
cent, and the International Monetary Fund forecasts that
Qatar will have the highest real growth in the Middle East
until at least 2020.
In addition to continuing to develop the oil and gas sector,
the Qatari government is promoting economic diversifcation
to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming one
of the most socially, economically and environmentally
advanced societies. Tese plans generate immense
opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure development
(including projects related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup and
the new Qatar rail networks and Doha metro), healthcare,
education, clean energy innovation as well as fnancial and
professional services.
Qatar is the UKs third largest export market in the
Middle East, and British companies and organisations are
in a strong position to do business with Qatar. Qatar has
strong cultural and historic ties to the UK; English is the
main business language and more than 20,000 British
expatriates live in Qatar.
In 2013, UK exports to Qatar reached 1.46 billion and
included machinery, foodstufs and luxury products. Qatar,
in turn, has approximately 22 billion in investments in
UK projects including Sainsburys, Barclays, London Stock
Exchange and the Shard. Further collaborations are underway
between the UK and Qatar Science & Technology Park.
Sources: BBC, GOV.UK, IMF, Qatar Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics
DHL Qatar Fact Sheet 2
UK to Country Transit Times
The times provided for dutiable shipments are based on the time expected
for Customs in Qatar to clear the shipment. This is contingent upon the
value of the shipment.
Doha Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days
Al Khor Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days
Dukhan Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days
Mesaieed Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days
Ras Laffan Industrial City Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days
ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION
Document shipments over 20 kg: send as goods. Non-document
shipments: include two typed (not handwritten) invoices.
Non-document shipments over 100 kg will be formally cleared
as cargo; provide Certicate Of Origin and original invoice.
Customs duty and legalisation fees apply to all shipments into
Qatar (commercial or non-commercial). Min. legalisation fee: US$
69 per shipment + US$ 3 for Bayan (Import Bill) + US$ 7 admin
fee + Customs duty (5% of shipment value). Personal shipments
(shipments without company name on Waybill) valued less than
US$ 800 are exempt (subject to Customs discretion). Receivers
with Qatar ID/passport are exempt from legalisation fees. All items
imported for commercial purposes must have the phrase Made
in [country] engraved/permanently printed/on a sticker or label.
Prohibited Items
The list below is in addition to DHLs standard list of prohibited items. DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE
For an estimate of landed costs (duties, taxes and other
import fees) for shipments going to Qatar, use the free DHL
Express Trade Automation Services (TAS) tool. tas.dhl.com
TAS also provides information on regulation compliance
and trade documentation.
Restricted Items
Alcoholic beverages
Receiver to provide import permit.
Booklets & brochures (non-advertising)
Not business related: send as goods.
Calendars
Over 20 kg: send as goods. Subject to duty & legalisation fees.
Computer components & parts, communications &
telecommunications equipment including: mobile phones,
accessories & components, modems, phones, radios,
radio equipment/parts
Subject to ictQATAR approval prior to Customs clearance.
For private individuals: 5 items max.
Drawings: technical/architectural/engineering
May only be sent to/from non-engineering companies
Drugs: prescription & non-prescription
If usage/composition pamphlet is included: inspection will
occur on site. Without pamphlet: goods will be sent to Qatar
Ministry of Health for assessment. Items for personal use
(addressed to a private person): 3 units or packs max.
Films: entertainment, promotional, training, laser discs,
audio & video cassette tapes
Subject to Qatar Ministry of Information approval.
Foodstuffs
Provide approval from Qatar Ministry of Health. Date of
manufacture & expiry must be on package and on each item.
Magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals
Subject to censorship.
Radar equipment including transmitters & receivers
and technical manuals
Provide Qatar Ministry of Interior approval before shipping.
For x-ray machines please contact DHL Customer Services
before shipping.
For more information
If you need support or advice on trading with Qatar, help is available.
Contact the DHL Express team on 0844 248 0675
DHL Customer Services is also available on 0844 248 0844
Contact your local Chambers of Commerce
www.britishchambers.org.uk
Contact your local UKTI
www.ukti.gov.uk
Visit www.dhlguide.co.uk for international trade information and
to read our blog
Follow us on Twitter @dhlexpressuk to keep up to date with all the
latest developments in international trade
Valid from: 07/2014
Source: DHL, CIA World Factbook
TRADE INFORMATION
Exports from Qatar
$12.7 billion (2013 est.)
Export commodities
Liquefed natural gas (LNG),
petroleum products,
fertilisers, steel.
Top Export Destinations
UK, France, Germany, USA,
UAE, Italy, Switzerland.
Imports into Qatar
$39.58 billion (2013 est.)
Import commodities
Machinery and transport
equipment, food, chemicals.
Top Import Origins
Germany, USA, UK,
Netherlands, UAE,
Belgium, Italy.
Any items offensive to
Muslim culture or sensitive
to the Middle East security
situation, including
pork products, religious
publications/gures,
imitation/toy rearms,
military uniforms
Antiques
Asbestos
Dangerous goods, hazardous
or combustible materials
E-cigarettes & tobacco
Firearms, or parts of
Furs & Ivory
Gambling devices incl.
playing cards.
Goods of Israeli origin/
manufacture
Jewellery
Plant products
Precious metals & stones
Tobacco/liquor advertisements
All shipments are subject to duty and taxes unless
imported for personal use under a personal name
(duty free up to QAR 3,000 = US$ 821)