Export Prepared & preserved meat from Pakistan to Qatar
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Qatar for prepared & preserved meat (HS 1602). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$1.5M here against India's US$0K, out of total imports of US$51.0M in 2024, giving Pakistan 3.0% of the market.
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 38 out of 100 (niche) and ranks 7th of 9 markets for this product.
For a Pakistani exporter this is a market to defend and deepen rather than open: buyers know Pakistani supply, so the competition is often other Pakistani firms. Next step: show certifications, lead times and capacity clearly on your listing so importers in Qatar can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 38/100 (Niche)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$1.53M
- From India (2025)
- US$0M
- Market size
- US$50.95M
- 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 prepared & preserved meat does Qatar import?
Qatar imported US$51.0M of prepared & preserved meat (HS 1602) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export prepared & preserved meat to Qatar?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$1.5M of prepared & preserved meat to Qatar in 2025, 3.0% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Qatar for prepared & preserved meat?
Pakistan leads: US$1.5M against India's US$0K in 2025.
How can I start exporting prepared & preserved meat 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.