Export Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved from Pakistan to China
China imported US$240M of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved (HS 1605) in 2025. India supplied US$1.1M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$270K, a gap of US$780K. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.1%.
That gap matters: buyers in China already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to China grew 23% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, China rates 54 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 12th of 33 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved with China as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 54/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.27M
- From India (2025)
- US$1.05M
- Market size
- US$239.97M
- Check before you export
- Food, meat and seafood plants must be registered with China's customs authority before they can ship.
- Check before you export
- Duty-free access under the trade agreement applies to listed tariff lines only. Check each product.
How much crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved does China import?
China imported US$240M of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved (HS 1605) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to China?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$270K of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to China in 2025, 0.1% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in China for crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved?
India leads: US$1.1M against Pakistan's US$270K in 2025, a gap of US$780K.
How can I start exporting crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to China?
Confirm your HS code, check China's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with China as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the China Global Trade profile explain the next steps.