Iran
A neighbour whose trade with Pakistan barely shows in official export data
Pakistan reported less than US$1 million of exports to Iran in 2025. India sold US$1.21 billion. On Iran's own 2023 figures, however, Pakistan supplies about 0.97% of its imports and India about 3.3%.
The gap between the two sets of figures suggests that most trade between Pakistan and Iran moves through channels Pakistan's customs data do not capture, including border and barter trade.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 0.02 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 1.21 B
- India sells
- 59839.8× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.97%
- India's share
- 3.30%
- Total imports
- US$ 65.56 B
- HS 8704 Goods vehicles
- from Pakistan US$ 0.02 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 7320 Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel
- from Pakistan US$ 0.00 M, from India US$ 0.02 M
- HS 8708 Motor vehicle parts
- from Pakistan US$ 0.00 M, from India US$ 1 M
- HS 7307 Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel
- from Pakistan US$ 0.00 M, from India US$ 0.06 M
- HS 7007 Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass
- from Pakistan US$ 0.00 M, from India US$ 7 M
- HS 8483 Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears…
- from Pakistan US$ 0.00 M, from India US$ 6 M
What does Iran import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Iran's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Goods vehicles (HS 8704), US$ 0.02 M; 2. Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel (HS 7320), US$ 0.00 M; 3. Motor vehicle parts (HS 8708), US$ 0.00 M; 4. Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel (HS 7307), US$ 0.00 M; 5. Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass (HS 7007), US$ 0.00 M.
How much does Iran import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Iran imported US$ 0.02 M from Pakistan and US$ 1.21 B from India. India sells about 59839.8 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.97% of Iran's imports and India 3.30%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Iran?
Products with room to grow include: Rice (HS 1006) — Iran imports US$1.38 billion; India sells US$747 million. Sugar (HS 1701) — India sells US$43 million. Maize (HS 1005) — Iran imports US$3.65 billion. Spices (HS 0910) — India sells US$17 million.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Iran, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Iran buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Iran?
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.