Sri Lanka
A close neighbour where Pakistan sells fabric, cement and food
Sri Lanka bought US$307 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 21% more than in 2020. India sold US$4.88 billion, about 16 times as much. On Sri Lanka's own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 1.7% of its imports and India about 20%.
Pakistan supplies about 1.7% of Sri Lanka's imports, one of its highest shares anywhere. Heavy cotton fabric (US$46 million), cement (US$42 million), maize (US$40 million) and potatoes (US$27 million) lead, and Pakistan out-sells India in all four as well as in kinnow and synthetic fabrics. Medicines add US$31 million.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 307 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 4.88 B
- India sells
- 15.9× more
- Pakistan's share
- 1.66%
- India's share
- 20.43%
- Total imports
- US$ 20.92 B
- HS 5209 Woven cotton fabrics (heavy)
- from Pakistan US$ 46 M, from India US$ 33 M
- HS 2523 Cement
- from Pakistan US$ 42 M, from India US$ 27 M
- HS 1005 Maize (corn)
- from Pakistan US$ 40 M, from India US$ 31 M
- HS 3004 Packaged medicines
- from Pakistan US$ 31 M, from India US$ 227 M
- HS 0701 Potatoes
- from Pakistan US$ 27 M, from India US$ 5 M
- HS 6006 Other knitted fabrics
- from Pakistan US$ 11 M, from India US$ 155 M
- HS 0703 Onions & garlic
- from Pakistan US$ 10 M, from India US$ 71 M
- HS 5211 Cotton-blend woven fabrics (heavy)
- from Pakistan US$ 8 M, from India US$ 19 M
- HS 5205 Cotton yarn
- from Pakistan US$ 7 M, from India US$ 62 M
- HS 0805 Citrus fruit (kinnow)
- from Pakistan US$ 6 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
What does Sri Lanka import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Sri Lanka's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Woven cotton fabrics (heavy) (HS 5209), US$ 46 M; 2. Cement (HS 2523), US$ 42 M; 3. Maize (corn) (HS 1005), US$ 40 M; 4. Packaged medicines (HS 3004), US$ 31 M; 5. Potatoes (HS 0701), US$ 27 M.
How much does Sri Lanka import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Sri Lanka imported US$ 307 M from Pakistan and US$ 4.88 B from India. India sells about 15.9 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 1.66% of Sri Lanka's imports and India 20.43%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Sri Lanka?
Products with room to grow include: Knitted fabric (HS 6006) — India sells US$155 million; Pakistan US$11 million. Light cotton fabric (HS 5208) — India sells US$141 million; Pakistan US$4.9 million. Medicines (HS 3004) — US$457 million of imports; Pakistan ships US$31 million. Sugar (HS 1701) — India sells US$159 million; Pakistan US$2.2 million. Cement (HS 2523) — Pakistan already leads India.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Sri Lanka, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Sri Lanka buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Sri Lanka?
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.