China
Pakistan's second-largest market, built on copper and cotton yarn, with seafood and food as the opening
Pakistan exported US$2.29 billion to China in 2025. That is 23% above 2020 but 25% below the 2021 peak of US$3.03 billion. India exported US$18.1 billion, about 7.9 times more. Pakistan supplies about 0.11% of China's imports and India about 0.77%.
Two raw materials make up more than half of Pakistan's sales: refined copper (US$770 million) and cotton yarn (US$441 million). Frozen fish, chromium ore, sesame seeds, rice and squid follow. Pakistan out-sells India in copper, cotton yarn, sesame seeds and chromium ore.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 2.29 B
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 18.09 B
- India sells
- 7.9× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.11%
- India's share
- 0.77%
- Total imports
- US$ 2579.25 B
- HS 7403 Refined copper
- from Pakistan US$ 770 M, from India US$ 378 M
- HS 5205 Cotton yarn
- from Pakistan US$ 441 M, from India US$ 285 M
- HS 0303 Frozen fish
- from Pakistan US$ 101 M, from India US$ 270 M
- HS 2610 Chromium ore
- from Pakistan US$ 91 M, from India US$ 0.86 M
- HS 1207 Sesame & other oil seeds
- from Pakistan US$ 88 M, from India US$ 30 M
- HS 1006 Rice
- from Pakistan US$ 82 M, from India US$ 95 M
- HS 2710 Refined petroleum products
- from Pakistan US$ 76 M, from India US$ 2.36 B
- HS 0307 Squid, cuttlefish & other molluscs
- from Pakistan US$ 62 M, from India US$ 80 M
- HS 2301 Fishmeal & animal meal
- from Pakistan US$ 50 M, from India US$ 159 M
- HS 2601 Iron ore
- from Pakistan US$ 46 M, from India US$ 1.71 B
What does China import from Pakistan?
In 2025, China's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Refined copper (HS 7403), US$ 770 M; 2. Cotton yarn (HS 5205), US$ 441 M; 3. Frozen fish (HS 0303), US$ 101 M; 4. Chromium ore (HS 2610), US$ 91 M; 5. Sesame & other oil seeds (HS 1207), US$ 88 M.
How much does China import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, China imported US$ 2.29 B from Pakistan and US$ 18.09 B from India. India sells about 7.9 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.11% of China's imports and India 0.77%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in China?
Products with room to grow include: Shrimp, frozen fish & squid (HS 0306) — India sells US$1.27 billion across these headings; Pakistan about US$200 million. Himalayan pink salt (HS 2501) — A US$485 million import market; Pakistan ships US$7 million against India's US$166 million. Sesame seeds (HS 1207) — Pakistan already out-sells India here at US$88 million. Rice (HS 1006) — Close to parity with India (US$82 million against US$95 million) in a US$1.4 billion market. Dried chillies & spices (HS 0904) — India sells US$552 million; Pakistan US$2 million. Pine nuts & dry fruit (HS 0802) — A US$1.6 billion import heading where Pakistan has a premium product.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to China, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products China buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for China?
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.