Qatar revokes temporary ban on seafood import from India

Qatar had banned seafood import from India in November 2022 due to detection of Vibrio cholera from a few consignments. Though the restriction on chilled seafood will continue on the export. 

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New Delhi, Feb 20: Qatar has lifted its temporary ban on import of seafood from India. Ministry of Commerce and Industry made the announcement on the import of frozen seafood from India. However, restrictions will continue on the export of chilled seafood.

The ban was imposed in November 2022 just ahead of the FIFA World Cup following the alleged detection of Vibrio cholera from a few consignments from India. But the latest decision of Qatar to revoke the ban will pave way for enhanced export and improved bilateral relations with the West Asian country.

Earlier in February, China lifted suspension on suspension of the 99 seafood processing units. It is expected to raise India’s export of marine products by 5 per cent to 10 per cent in the next financial year.

Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) chairman D V Swamy said, “The lift on the suspension of the 99 seafood processing units was done on February 14 and is expected to raise India’s export of marine products by 5 per cent to 10 per cent in the next financial year. The suspension of 11 units was revoked earlier.”