Taiwan
A high-tech economy where Pakistan sells ethanol and India sells metals
Taiwan bought US$47 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 11% less than in 2020. India sold US$1.90 billion, about 41 times as much. On Taiwan's own 2024 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.02% of its imports and India about 0.69%.
Pakistan's exports to Taiwan were US$47 million in 2025, dominated by ethanol (US$25 million). Sesame seeds, frozen fish, surgical instruments, steel scrap and soapstone follow.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 47 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 1.90 B
- India sells
- 40.7× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.02%
- India's share
- 0.69%
- Total imports
- US$ 394.03 B
- HS 2207 Ethanol (undenatured)
- from Pakistan US$ 25 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 1207 Sesame & other oil seeds
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 17 M
- HS 0303 Frozen fish
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 7 M
- HS 9018 Medical & surgical instruments
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 4 M
- HS 7204 Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
- from Pakistan US$ 2 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 2526 Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs…
- from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 0.19 M
- HS 6109 T-shirts & vests (knitted)
- from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 1 M
- HS 5202 Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
- from Pakistan US$ 1 M, from India US$ 15 M
- HS 6115 Socks & hosiery
- from Pakistan US$ 0.83 M, from India US$ 0.04 M
- HS 6110 Jerseys, pullovers & sweatshirts
- from Pakistan US$ 0.72 M, from India US$ 0.08 M
What does Taiwan import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Taiwan's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Ethanol (undenatured) (HS 2207), US$ 25 M; 2. Sesame & other oil seeds (HS 1207), US$ 2 M; 3. Frozen fish (HS 0303), US$ 2 M; 4. Medical & surgical instruments (HS 9018), US$ 2 M; 5. Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel (HS 7204), US$ 2 M.
How much does Taiwan import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Taiwan imported US$ 47 M from Pakistan and US$ 1.90 B from India. India sells about 40.7 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.02% of Taiwan's imports and India 0.69%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Taiwan?
Products with room to grow include: Ethanol (HS 2207) — Pakistan's largest product here. Sesame seeds (HS 1207) — India sells US$17 million; Pakistan US$2.2 million. Fish fillets (HS 0304) — India sells US$40 million. Himalayan salt (HS 2501) — India sells US$15 million; Pakistan US$0.3 million. Surgical instruments (HS 9018) — US$1.43 billion of imports.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Taiwan, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Taiwan buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Taiwan?
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.