Export Fresh or chilled beef from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Saudi Arabia for fresh or chilled beef (HS 0201). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$108M here against India's US$31.2M, out of total imports of US$371M in 2025, giving Pakistan 29% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to Saudi Arabia grew 60% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Saudi Arabia rates 53 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 5th of 12 markets for this product.
For a Pakistani exporter this is a market to defend and deepen rather than open: buyers know Pakistani supply, so the competition is often other Pakistani firms. Next step: show certifications, lead times and capacity clearly on your listing so importers in Saudi Arabia can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 53/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$108.1M
- From India (2025)
- US$31.2M
- Market size
- US$370.86M
- Check before you export
- Food and consumer goods need Saudi conformity certification and, for food, halal approval.
- Check before you export
- A Pakistan-GCC free trade agreement was signed in preliminary form in 2023. Confirm whether it is in force before pricing on reduced duty.
How much fresh or chilled beef does Saudi Arabia import?
Saudi Arabia imported US$371M of fresh or chilled beef (HS 0201) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export fresh or chilled beef to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$108M of fresh or chilled beef to Saudi Arabia in 2025, 29% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Saudi Arabia for fresh or chilled beef?
Pakistan leads: US$108M against India's US$31.2M in 2025.
How can I start exporting fresh or chilled beef to Saudi Arabia?
Confirm your HS code, check Saudi Arabia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Saudi Arabia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Saudi Arabia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.