Potato export from Bangladesh to Qatar
Bangladeshi table potato in Diamant, Cardinal and Granola, field graded and shipped in ventilated reefer, plus small marble and jam potato for the South Asian retail trade. On the Qatar lane, clearance runs through GSO standards and Al-Nadeeb customs clearance.
| HS code | 0701.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 9-13 days |
| Gateways | Doha (DOH) air; Hamad Port sea |
| Temperature | +7 to +9 C, 90-95% relative humidity |
| Packing | 10 kg or 25 kg mesh or paper sack |
| Minimum order | 1 x 40 ft reefer, approximately 26 MT |
| Season | January to May harvest; cold store supply to September |
| Entry system | GSO standards and Al-Nadeeb customs clearance |
| Regulator | Ministry of Public Health, Food Safety Department |
Compliance route into Qatar
GSO conformity
Labelling and food standards follow GSO technical regulations across the GCC, so one Arabic artwork set serves several Gulf markets.
Health certificate
Fish lines need a health certificate from the competent authority; fresh plant lines a phytosanitary certificate.
Remaining shelf life
A minimum proportion of shelf life must remain at entry, planned against the flight schedule.
Arabic labelling
Arabic and English on retail packs with origin clearly declared.
Why this lane works for potato
Qatar buyers on this line are typically wholesale market traders, supermarket suppliers, catering companies. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 9-13 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 60 to 90 days from harvest under correct storage leaves ample selling time on arrival. Season: january to may harvest; cold store supply to september. Volume for the season is best contracted before it opens.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Potato product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Qatar market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Halal certificate where applicable
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does potato need to enter Qatar?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary or health certificate, Halal certificate where applicable. Clearance runs through GSO standards and Al-Nadeeb customs clearance, administered by Ministry of Public Health, Food Safety Department.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 40 ft reefer, approximately 26 MT. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
9-13 days on the sea (reefer) route, plus clearance at Doha (DOH) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.