Export Iron ore from Pakistan to Qatar
Pakistan did not report any exports of iron ore (HS 2601) to Qatar in 2025, while India sold US$5.7M there. Qatar's total imports of the product were US$477M in 2024.
This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Qatar fell 29% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, Qatar rates 48 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 6th of 9 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Qatar before sending samples, then list iron ore with Qatar as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 48/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$5.73M
- Market size
- US$476.67M
- Check before you export
- Food imports need halal certification and Qatari or GCC conformity approval. Qatar's latest full import data are for 2024.
How much iron ore does Qatar import?
Qatar imported US$477M of iron ore (HS 2601) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export iron ore to Qatar?
Pakistan reported no exports of iron ore to Qatar in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Qatar for iron ore?
India leads: US$5.7M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$5.7M.
How can I start exporting iron ore to Qatar?
Confirm your HS code, check Qatar's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Qatar as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Qatar Global Trade profile explain the next steps.