Canada

A North American market where Pakistani menswear and leather lead and India sells medicines and rice

Canada bought US$389 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 37% more than in 2020. India sold US$4.48 billion, about 12 times as much. On Canada's own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.09% of its imports and India about 1.2%.

Men's woven trousers (US$54 million), bed linen (US$42 million) and leather apparel and gloves (US$35 million) lead, and Pakistan out-sells India in menswear, leather apparel, socks, men's knitted bottoms, sweatshirts and knitted shirts.

Imports from Pakistan (2025)
US$ 389 M
Imports from India (2025)
US$ 4.48 B
India sells
11.5× more
Pakistan's share
0.09%
India's share
1.23%
Total imports
US$ 564.20 B
HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
from Pakistan US$ 54 M, from India US$ 14 M
HS 6302 Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen
from Pakistan US$ 42 M, from India US$ 57 M
HS 4203 Leather apparel & gloves
from Pakistan US$ 35 M, from India US$ 9 M
HS 6115 Socks & hosiery
from Pakistan US$ 22 M, from India US$ 5 M
HS 6103 Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts
from Pakistan US$ 21 M, from India US$ 4 M
HS 6110 Jerseys, pullovers & sweatshirts
from Pakistan US$ 21 M, from India US$ 9 M
HS 1006 Rice
from Pakistan US$ 16 M, from India US$ 111 M
HS 6105 Men's knitted shirts
from Pakistan US$ 15 M, from India US$ 14 M
HS 3907 Polyester & PET resins
from Pakistan US$ 14 M, from India US$ 31 M
HS 6109 T-shirts & vests (knitted)
from Pakistan US$ 14 M, from India US$ 39 M

What does Canada import from Pakistan?

In 2025, Canada's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6203), US$ 54 M; 2. Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen (HS 6302), US$ 42 M; 3. Leather apparel & gloves (HS 4203), US$ 35 M; 4. Socks & hosiery (HS 6115), US$ 22 M; 5. Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6103), US$ 21 M.

How much does Canada import from Pakistan compared with India?

In 2025, Canada imported US$ 389 M from Pakistan and US$ 4.48 B from India. India sells about 11.5 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.09% of Canada's imports and India 1.23%.

Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Canada?

Products with room to grow include: Basmati rice (HS 1006) — India sells 6.9 times more than Pakistan. Packaged foods (HS 2106) — India sells US$62 million; Pakistan US$3.5 million. Women's woven apparel (HS 6204) — India sells US$48 million; Pakistan US$9.6 million. Sweatshirts & knitwear (HS 6110) — Pakistan leads India in a US$1.93 billion market. Furnishing articles (HS 6304) — India sells US$53 million; Pakistan US$2.7 million.

What should Pakistani exporters sell to Canada, based on India's exports?

Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Canada buys from India that Pakistan could supply.

How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Canada?

Use the supplier search on BusinessListing.pk (https://businesslisting.pk/search?tab=suppliers) to find Pakistani manufacturers and exporters by product, then contact them or post a sourcing request.