Türkiye waives import tariffs on thousands of products from Qatar

Türkiye has eliminated customs duties and additional financial obligations on thousands of products imported from Qatar, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette.

The measure, which amends Türkiye’s import regime, will come into effect on August 1.

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Broad list of Qatari goods now duty-free

The decision covers a wide array of Qatari-origin goods, including industrial, chemical, and raw materials. Items now exempt from customs tariffs include:

• Flax and hemp,
• Sulfur,
• Sand, quartz, and various stones and clay,
• Cement,
• LED lighting equipment,
• Petroleum-based oils,
• Hydrocarbons such as LPG, butane, and propane,
• Ethylene and propylene,
• Mineral oils and their distillation products,
• Inorganic chemicals such as hydrogen, noble gases, and nonmetals,
• Goods used in the chemical and related industries,
• Metal, wood, plastic, and vegetable fibers,
• Glass and glass-based products.

These exemptions are expected to facilitate trade flows and reduce import costs for Turkish industries reliant on such materials.

Supports Türkiye-Qatar $5B trade target

Qatar remains one of Türkiye’s most strategic economic partners in the Gulf region. As of May 2025, annual trade between the two countries totaled over $1.1 billion, while both countries have also set a medium-term trade goal of reaching $5 billion in annual volume.

By lifting tariffs on key Qatari exports, the Turkish government signals a continued commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in sectors such as energy, construction, chemicals, and industrial manufacturing.

The tariff exemptions are part of a broader strategy to improve regional economic integration and secure essential supply chains in critical sectors.

July 30, 2025 02:59 PM GMT+03:00