Export Frozen beef from Pakistan to Iran
Pakistan did not report any exports of frozen beef (HS 0202) to Iran in 2025, while India sold US$9.5M there. Iran's total imports of the product were US$258M in 2023.
This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Iran grew 531% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Iran rates 71 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 8th of 35 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Iran before sending samples, then list frozen beef with Iran as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 71/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$9.49M
- Market size
- US$257.99M
- Check before you export
- International sanctions on Iran restrict banking and payments. Take legal advice on sanctions and payment routes before trading.
- Check before you export
- Iran's latest full import statistics are for 2023.
How much frozen beef does Iran import?
Iran imported US$258M of frozen beef (HS 0202) in 2023, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export frozen beef to Iran?
Pakistan reported no exports of frozen beef to Iran in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Iran for frozen beef?
India leads: US$9.5M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$9.5M.
How can I start exporting frozen beef to Iran?
Confirm your HS code, check Iran's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Iran as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Iran Global Trade profile explain the next steps.