Export Machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… from Pakistan to United Kingdom
Pakistan did not report any exports of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) to United Kingdom in 2025, while India sold US$2.4M there. United Kingdom's total imports of the product were US$666M in 2025.
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 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 66 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 15th of 82 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for United Kingdom before sending samples, then list machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… with United Kingdom as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 66/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$2.4M
- Market size
- US$665.85M
- 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 machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… does United Kingdom import?
United Kingdom imported US$666M 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 United Kingdom?
Pakistan reported no exports of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to United Kingdom in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in United Kingdom 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$0K in 2025, a gap of US$2.4M.
How can I start exporting machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… 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.