Export Maize (corn) from Pakistan to China
Pakistan did not report any exports of maize (corn) (HS 1005) to China in 2025, while India sold US$370K there. China's total imports of the product were US$695M 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 China grew 23% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, China rates 57 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 14th of 37 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for China before sending samples, then list maize (corn) with China as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 57/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.37M
- Market size
- US$695.13M
- 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 maize (corn) does China import?
China imported US$695M of maize (corn) (HS 1005) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export maize (corn) to China?
Pakistan reported no exports of maize (corn) to China in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in China for maize (corn)?
India leads: US$370K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$370K.
How can I start exporting maize (corn) 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.