Export Salt (incl. Himalayan rock salt) from Pakistan to Qatar
Qatar imported US$29.4M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2024. India supplied US$16.7M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$410K, a gap of US$16.3M. Pakistan's share of the market is 1.4%.
That gap matters: buyers in Qatar already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. 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 56 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 15th of 78 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) with Qatar as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 56/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.41M
- From India (2025)
- US$16.69M
- Market size
- US$29.37M
- 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 salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) does Qatar import?
Qatar imported US$29.4M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Qatar?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$410K of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Qatar in 2025, 1.4% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Qatar for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt)?
India leads: US$16.7M against Pakistan's US$410K in 2025, a gap of US$16.3M.
How can I start exporting salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) 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.