Export Machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported US$305M of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) in 2025. India supplied US$2.4M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$70K, a gap of US$2.3M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.0%.
That gap matters: buyers in Saudi Arabia already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. 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 66 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 16th of 82 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… with Saudi Arabia as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 66/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.07M
- From India (2025)
- US$2.38M
- Market size
- US$304.74M
- 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 machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… does Saudi Arabia import?
Saudi Arabia imported US$305M of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$70K of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Saudi Arabia in 2025, 0.0% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Saudi Arabia for machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than…?
India leads: US$2.4M against Pakistan's US$70K in 2025, a gap of US$2.3M.
How can I start exporting machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… 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.