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Market research report

PLUM Prepared by the Commercial Section of the

Embassy of the Republic of Argentina to the State of Qatar

A. PRODUCT

Plum

B. TARIFF POSITION

0809

Source: GCC Common External Customs Tariff 2012

http://www.gcc-sg.org/ar-sa/Pages/default.aspx

C. TARIFF TREATMENT

Free

D. QUOTAS & PREFERENCES

Not existing

E. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET

In general the agricultural sector in Qatar is still at its first stages of development. This is due to scarcity of

irrigation water, soil deficiency and adverse climatic conditions, which hinder agricultural development. The

government is trying hard to develop this sector by offering technical assistance and materials subsidised to

agricultural producers.

Source: Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics http://www.mdps.gov.qa/en/statistics/Statistical%20Releases/Environmental/Agriculture/2014/1_Agricultural2014.pdf

F. STATISTICS

Imports of plum in 2015

No. ITEM COUNTRY WEIGHT ITEM_VALUE QR. ITEM_VALUE USD YEAR

1 PLUMS FRESH SOUTH AFRICA 4577614 2.143.700 587.315 2015

2 PLUMS FRESH SPAIN 358202 1.715.571 470.019 2015

3 PLUMS FRESH ITALY 161116 713.425 195.459 2015

4 PLUMS FRESH TUNISIA 394536 451.515 123.703 2015

5 PLUMS FRESH CHILE 7195475 429.762 117.743 2015

6 PLUMS FRESH TURKEY 163720 333.301 91.315 2015

7 PLUMS FRESH AUSTRALIA 23588 317.049 86.863 2015

8 PLUMS FRESH USA 127376 220.839 60.504 2015

9 PLUMS FRESH EGYPT 19226 121.515 33.292 2015

10 PLUMS FRESH SYRIA 27525 54.373 14.897 2015

Source: Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics

http://ftp.qsa.gov.qa:8088/?subject_area=332

http://www.gcc-sg.org/ar-sa/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.mdps.gov.qa/en/statistics/Statistical%20Releases/Environmental/Agriculture/2014/1_Agricultural2014.pdf

http://ftp.qsa.gov.qa:8088/?subject_area=332

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G. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Required Documents and Health Certificates:

a. All consignments of imported food must be covered by appropriate documentation and

certification.

b. All consignments must be accompanied by an original health certificate issued by the competent

authority in the country of origin or an officially recognized body.

c. The health certificate should attest to compliance with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

requirements countries, where relevant, animal and plant health requirements.

d. Documentation needed:

1. Customs declaration.

2. Commercial license / commercial registration in the relevant field, valid in the State of Qatar

3. Health certificate stamped from the Qatari Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Alvear Palace

Hotel - Avenida Alvear 1891 - 1129AAA Buenos Aires Argentina TEL: (+54) 11 4808 2128.

Email: [email protected]

4. List of contents.

5. Supporting documentation for any labeled claims (nutrition claims, health claims, and other

claims) as required. Nutrition and health claims for food shall only be acceptable, if claim and

wording thereof has been approved by internationally recognized scientific bodies.

6. Temperature records where required.

7. Any additional documentation as requested. It is important to check with the importer before

the shipping

8. In case where a certification of compliance has been issued by a third party operating in the

country of origin/dispatch, the competent authority in the exporting country should ensure

integrity, impartiality and independence of the official or officially recognized certification

system. For more information kindly download the Document from the GCC standardization

organization website (food and agriculture sector) which cost USD 24.30.

https://www.gso.org.sa/store/?lang=en

2. Inspection and clearance of imported foods:

a. Inspection and clearance of consignments of imported food carried out according to GCC

requirements and where relevant, the principles and standards of relevant international organizations

e.g. International food standards (Codex), World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and

International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).

b. That includes: container check, temperature check, physical check, product stability, labeling and

samples for analysis.

c. Block notification and detention of consignment:

d. Situations where consignments would be detained include:

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1. Absence of a list of contents.

2. Incompatibility of food items described in the certificate with those in the consignment.

3. Absence of original copy of required health certificate and/or reference number of electronic

health certificate.

4. The required health certificate being dated before the production date of the food.

5. The health certificate being issued after the date of shipment of the food.

6. Broken or changed security seals/locks prior to official inspection.

7. Evidence of any fraudulent certification.

3. Temporary release of a consignment may be allowed in the case of non‐compliance with some

import requirements not related to food safety, where allowable under GCC requirements for

detained consignments. In such a case:

a. Additional information from the manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority in

country of origin and/or country of export to support claims on the conformity of the

product.

b. Repeat laboratory analysis in an accredited laboratory and under official supervision of

sample(s) that have been found non‐compliant.

c. Re‐export the consignment.

d. Destruction under the supervision of the competent authority.

4. Foods items will be automatically detained when:

a. Previous importations have been repeatedly non‐compliant.

b. Prohibited from entry to GCC according to the competent authority decisions in the GCC

members.

c. Has already been rejected by another country.

Source: Food Importers Guide https://d28d0ipak1ih43.cloudfront.net/app/media/3474 Page No. 3 and 4

H. REFERENCE PRICES

There are no fix prices for fruits. It changes daily according to the supply and demand. Source:

Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the State of Qatar.

http://www.mec.gov.qa/en/services/Services%20and%20Forms/Individual-Services/Pages/Commodity-

prices.aspx

As of early December 2016, the prices at the main supermarkets are:

Lebanese Plum 1kg 27 Qr. (Spinneys store) and 22 Qr. (Almeera store)

Italian Plum -1kg 5.50 Qr. (Lulu Hypermarket) and 18 Qr. (Almeera store)

Spanish Plum -1kg 9.50 Qr. ( Carrefour )

I. FORMS

FOOD CONSIGNMENT REGISTRATION FORM

https://d28d0ipak1ih43.cloudfront.net/app/media/3474

http://www.mec.gov.qa/en/news-and-media/news/Pages/uyt5.aspx

http://www.mec.gov.qa/en/news-and-media/news/Pages/uyt5.aspx

http://www.mec.gov.qa/en/services/Services%20and%20Forms/Individual-Services/Pages/Commodity-prices.aspx

http://www.mec.gov.qa/en/services/Services%20and%20Forms/Individual-Services/Pages/Commodity-prices.aspx

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Source: Ministry of Public Health of the State of Qatar


PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT OF PLANT AND PLANT PRODUCTS

Source: GCC Guide for Control on Imported Foods 2016.

https://www.moph.gov.qa/app/media/3599. Page 37

J. IMPORTERS & DISTRIBUTORS

1. Al Read Trading Co. W.L.L. – Qatar

TEL.: 00974 4460 5891

Fax: 00974 4468 5687


https://www.moph.gov.qa/app/media/3599.%20Page%2037

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Name: Lawrence Samour

General Manager

PO Box 202038, Doha-Qatar


Web: www.alraedtrading.com

2. World Fruits Centre W. L.L.,

P.O Box 9427, Doha - Qatar

Tel: +974 44697714 / 44682285

Fax: +974 44696895 /c 44696832

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.wfc-qatar.com/

3. Gourmet Fruits Company

Phone: 00974 44605891/ 00974 44688550

Fax: 00974 44685687 00974 44688529


Web: www.gourmetfruitsqatar.com

4. Quality Group International Fruits and Vegetables W.L.L

Mob: 00974 6448372

Fax 00974 44506195

Name: Hamil Abrera

Business Coordinator

Phone: 00974 44500701


Web: http://www.qualitygroupintl.com/

5. Al Shahabi Trading Co.

Phone: 00974 44686557

Fax: 00974 44686550

Name: Mr. Ebrahim Alshahabi

Shop No. 66 P.o.Box No: 5405


Web: http://alshahabifruits.com/

6. Jamal Lebanan Co.

Tel: +974 4458 1354

Fax: +974 4460 4134

Name: Jamal Lebanan Co

P.O Box: 13726

Doha – Qatar


Sales Dep.

Tel: +974 4458 1354

Fax: +974 4460 4134


Website: http://www.jamallebanan.com/location.php

7. Al-Mohanna Trading & Cont. Co.

Tel: 00974 44509767,


http://www.alraedtrading.com/


http://www.wfc-qatar.com/


http://www.gourmetfruitsqatar.com/


http://www.qualitygroupintl.com/


http://alshahabifruits.com/



http://www.jamallebanan.com/location.php

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Fax: 00974 44509149

P.O Box: 701

Industrial Area - Street 37, Gate 136


8. Al Safa – Distribution Center for the Finest Fresh Produce

Phone: 00974 44040700


Web: http://www.alsafafruits.com/

Tel: 00974 44685918

SHOP NO 71 – 76, 26, 37, 69,

CENTRAL VEGETABLE MARKET,

Salwa Road,

Name: Mr. Udeni S. Chandrasiri

Finance Manager

Mobile: 00974 5580 9351

[email protected]

Name: Mr. Mohamed Haidari

Sales Manager

Mobile: 00974 5554 0130

[email protected]

Name: Mr. Muhamed Ramzeen

Supply Chain Manager

[email protected]

Tel: 00974 44500567 / 0097444504598

Web: http://haidaritrading.com/

9. Al-Jamila Fruit and Vegetable Company

Tel: 00974 44583922

Fax: 00974 44583908

Name: Mohammed Rashel Chowdhury

Sales Manager

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://aljamilafruits.com/

K. USEFUL LINKS

Embassy of the Republic of Argentina to the State of Qatar

http://eqatr.mrecic.gov.ar/

Argentina Trade Net

http://argentinatradenet.gov.ar/

Ministry of Public Health of the State of Qatar

http://www.mec.gov.qa/en

Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics of the State of Qatar

http://www.mdps.gov.qa/en/pages/default.aspx

Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the State of Qatar



http://www.alsafafruits.com/





http://haidaritrading.com/


http://aljamilafruits.com/

http://eqatr.mrecic.gov.ar/

http://argentinatradenet.gov.ar/


http://www.mec.gov.qa/en

http://www.mdps.gov.qa/en/pages/default.aspx

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http://www.mec.gov.qa/ar

GCC Standardization Organization


http://www.mec.gov.qa/ar


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