Export Salt (incl. Himalayan rock salt) from Pakistan to China
China imported US$485M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2025. India supplied US$166M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$7.2M, a gap of US$159M. Pakistan's share of the market is 1.5%.
That gap matters: buyers in China already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. 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 89 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 1st of 78 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) with China as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 89/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$7.15M
- From India (2025)
- US$165.66M
- Market size
- US$484.59M
- 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 salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) does China import?
China imported US$485M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to China?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$7.2M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to China in 2025, 1.5% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in China for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt)?
India leads: US$166M against Pakistan's US$7.2M in 2025, a gap of US$159M.
How can I start exporting salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) 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.