Export Zinc ore from Pakistan to China
Pakistan is already ahead of India in China for zinc ore (HS 2608). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$30.0M here against India's US$0K, out of total imports of US$5.92B in 2025, giving Pakistan 0.5% of the market.
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 62 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 1st of 3 markets for this product.
For a Pakistani exporter this is a market to defend and deepen rather than open: buyers know Pakistani supply, so the competition is often other Pakistani firms. Next step: show certifications, lead times and capacity clearly on your listing so importers in China can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 62/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$30.02M
- From India (2025)
- US$0M
- Market size
- US$5924.3M
- 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 zinc ore does China import?
China imported US$5.92B of zinc ore (HS 2608) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export zinc ore to China?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$30.0M of zinc ore to China in 2025, 0.5% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in China for zinc ore?
Pakistan leads: US$30.0M against India's US$0K in 2025.
How can I start exporting zinc ore 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.