Export Food preparations from Pakistan to United Kingdom
United Kingdom imported US$2.47B of food preparations (HS 2106) in 2025. India supplied US$59.8M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$7.4M, a gap of US$52.4M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.3%.
That gap matters: buyers in United Kingdom already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to United Kingdom grew 21% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, United Kingdom rates 80 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 4th of 96 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list food preparations with United Kingdom as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 80/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$7.38M
- From India (2025)
- US$59.78M
- Market size
- US$2465.28M
- Check before you export
- The India-UK trade agreement entered into force on 15 July 2026 and reduces UK duties on Indian textiles and leather, so Pakistan's price advantage in these lines will narrow.
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's preferential access under the UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme depends on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
How much food preparations does United Kingdom import?
United Kingdom imported US$2.47B of food preparations (HS 2106) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export food preparations to United Kingdom?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$7.4M of food preparations to United Kingdom in 2025, 0.3% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in United Kingdom for food preparations?
India leads: US$59.8M against Pakistan's US$7.4M in 2025, a gap of US$52.4M.
How can I start exporting food preparations to United Kingdom?
Confirm your HS code, check United Kingdom's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with United Kingdom as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the United Kingdom Global Trade profile explain the next steps.