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India-Qatar Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $14.73B total volume •India deficit: $11.12B

India → Qatar

$1.81B

Exports (2023)

Qatar → India

$12.93B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$11.12B

Deficit for India

Total Trade

$14.73B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between India and Qatar. Green line shows exports from India, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the India-Qatar commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

India → Qatar Exports

$1.81B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
8.6% top product
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$154.96M
8.6% of exports
2Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
$124.78M
6.9% of exports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$41.98M
2.3% of exports
4Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals
$35.90M
2.0% of exports
5Tankers
$33.29M
1.8% of exports
6Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$30.82M
1.7% of exports
7Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$29.38M
1.6% of exports
8Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%
$27.59M
1.5% of exports
9Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$27.19M
1.5% of exports
10Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$27.15M
1.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

India's export portfolio to Qatar demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Qatar → India Imports

$12.93B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
50.5% concentration
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$6.53B
50.5% of imports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane
$1.60B
12.4% of imports
3Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$1.57B
12.1% of imports
4Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$1.27B
9.8% of imports
5Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$523.31M
4.0% of imports
6Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)
$206.51M
1.6% of imports
7Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$176.27M
1.4% of imports
8Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
$174.72M
1.4% of imports
9Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$139.22M
1.1% of imports
10Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
$122.63M
0.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

India's import pattern from Qatar reveals significant dependencyin petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

India demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed to Qatar, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $14.73B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: India-Qatar Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $14.73 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: India maintains a deficit of $11.12 billion
  • Export Focus: India's primary exports include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Qatar include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $14.73B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with India leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

India's specialization in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazedcomplements Qatar's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $14.73B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $14.73B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $14.73 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed and petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

India's trade deficit of $11.12 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between India and Qatar represents a total trade volume of $14.73 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for India, with imports exceeding exportsby $11.12 billion.

Export Strengths

India's exports to Qatar total $1.81 billion, with competitive advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, representing $154.96M or8.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Qatar amount to $12.93 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, with Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas comprising50.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates India's strategic sourcing from Qatar. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023