Export Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified from Pakistan to United Kingdom

Pakistan did not report any exports of palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (HS 1511) to United Kingdom in 2025, while India sold US$30K there. United Kingdom's total imports of the product were US$515M 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 54 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 5th of 7 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for United Kingdom before sending samples, then list palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified with United Kingdom as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
54/100 (Worth exploring)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.03M
Market size
US$515.34M
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 palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified does United Kingdom import?

United Kingdom imported US$515M of palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (HS 1511) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified to United Kingdom?

Pakistan reported no exports of palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified to United Kingdom in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in United Kingdom for palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified?

India leads: US$30K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$30K.

How can I start exporting palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified 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.