Top Importing Countries by Certificate Type

This dataset provides information on the top importing countries based on the type of certificates issued, specifically Certificates of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Certificates of Origin. The data is organized by year, certificate type, and country, with figures on the number of certificates issued and each country's share percentage.

This supports insights into trade patterns and the relative significance of different markets for exports from Qatar’s private sector—primarily small and medium-sized enterprises.

The certificates of origin covered in this dataset fall into key categories:

General Certificate (for exports to countries without preferential/customs agreements)

GCC Certificate (for exports to Gulf Cooperation Council countries, with local content details)

Arab, Preferential, and Bilateral Agreement Certificates may also be included in other related datasets

These certificates reflect export activity that requires formal origin documentation and are not indicative of Qatar’s complete export landscape. For a comprehensive overview of Qatar’s exports—including oil, gas, non-oil, and re-exports—the official source is the National Statistics Center, which publishes export data derived from customs declarations through the General Authority of Customs. That data is more detailed and classified by Harmonized System (HS) Code, value, weight, export type, and country, and follows international statistical standards.

This dataset from Qatar Chamber complements national trade statistics by offering a focused view into export trends among private sector companies, highlighting how different certificate types correspond to various export destinations.