Export Phones & telecom equipment from Pakistan to United Kingdom

Pakistan did not report any exports of phones & telecom equipment (HS 8517) to United Kingdom in 2025, while India sold US$755M there. United Kingdom's total imports of the product were US$21.51B 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 77 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 9th of 87 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for United Kingdom before sending samples, then list phones & telecom equipment with United Kingdom as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
77/100 (Top opportunity)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$754.91M
Market size
US$21510.6M
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 phones & telecom equipment does United Kingdom import?

United Kingdom imported US$21.51B of phones & telecom equipment (HS 8517) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export phones & telecom equipment to United Kingdom?

Pakistan reported no exports of phones & telecom equipment to United Kingdom in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in United Kingdom for phones & telecom equipment?

India leads: US$755M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$755M.

How can I start exporting phones & telecom equipment 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.