Export Iron ore from Pakistan to China
China imported US$122.79B of iron ore (HS 2601) in 2025. India supplied US$1.71B of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$46.4M, a gap of US$1.66B. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.0%.
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 92 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 1st of 9 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list iron ore with China as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 92/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$46.37M
- From India (2025)
- US$1709.14M
- Market size
- US$122785.69M
- 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 iron ore does China import?
China imported US$122.79B of iron ore (HS 2601) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export iron ore to China?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$46.4M of iron ore to China in 2025, 0.0% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in China for iron ore?
India leads: US$1.71B against Pakistan's US$46.4M in 2025, a gap of US$1.66B.
How can I start exporting iron ore 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.