Products Available for Export to Qatar
| Product | Popular Cuts for Qatar | Form |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | Striploin, tenderloin, ribeye, chuck, brisket | Chilled / Frozen |
| Lamb & Mutton | Whole carcass, leg, shoulder, rack, chops | Chilled / Frozen |
| Goat Meat | Whole carcass, bone-in cuts | Chilled / Frozen |
| Camel Meat | Leg, shoulder, ground camel | Frozen |
QNFSP Import Requirements
The Qatar National Food Safety Programme (QNFSP) under the Ministry of Public Health regulates meat imports into Qatar. Key requirements:
Approved Exporting Country & Establishment
Ethiopia and the specific abattoir must be on Qatar's approved list. Horn Gate works with QNFSP-approved establishments.
Halal Certificate
Must be issued by a body recognized by QNFSP. The certificate must be shipment-specific and include lot numbers.
Veterinary Health Certificate
Issued by the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture per QNFSP requirements. Must confirm the product is fit for human consumption.
No Pre-Slaughter Stunning
Qatar does not permit pre-slaughter stunning. Hand slaughter (zabiha) is required.
Import Permit
The Qatari importer must obtain an import permit from QNFSP before the shipment departs Ethiopia.
Shipping to Qatar
Departure Port
Djibouti Port, Djibouti
Destination Port
Hamad Port, Qatar
Transit Time
6–8 days
The 6–8 day transit time from Djibouti to Hamad Port makes both chilled and frozen product viable for the Qatari market. Chilled beef arrives with approximately 13–20 days of remaining shelf life.
Documentation Required
Commercial Invoice
Product, quantity, unit price, total value
Packing List
Carton count, net/gross weight, lot numbers
Bill of Lading
Issued by shipping line at Djibouti
Veterinary Health Certificate
Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture, QNFSP format
Halal Certificate
QNFSP-recognized body, shipment-specific
Certificate of Origin
Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce
QNFSP Import Permit
Obtained by Qatari importer before shipment
Cold Chain Temperature Record
Data logger printout from cold store to container