United Arab Emirates
A fast-growing neighbour market and re-export hub where food is Pakistan's strength
Pakistan's exports to the United Arab Emirates reached US$1.92 billion in 2025, 75% above 2020. India exported US$38.7 billion, about 20 times as much. On the UAE's own 2023 figures, Pakistan supplied about 0.8% of imports and India about 6.5%. The UAE re-exports a large share of what it buys, so demand reflects the wider Gulf and East Africa.
Beyond refined petroleum (US$397 million), Pakistan's exports are led by food: rice at US$178 million, fresh beef at US$166 million, mangoes and dates at US$62 million, fodder straw, potatoes and eggs. Pakistan out-sells India in fresh beef by more than three to one, and also leads in men's woven trousers, bed linen, potatoes and tents.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 1.92 B
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 38.67 B
- India sells
- 20.1× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.78%
- India's share
- 6.47%
- Total imports
- US$ 470.54 B
- HS 2710 Refined petroleum products
- from Pakistan US$ 397 M, from India US$ 5.99 B
- HS 1006 Rice
- from Pakistan US$ 178 M, from India US$ 579 M
- HS 0201 Fresh or chilled beef
- from Pakistan US$ 166 M, from India US$ 48 M
- HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 149 M, from India US$ 125 M
- HS 6302 Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen
- from Pakistan US$ 64 M, from India US$ 36 M
- HS 0804 Mangoes, dates, guavas & figs
- from Pakistan US$ 62 M, from India US$ 28 M
- HS 6204 Women's woven suits, dresses & trousers
- from Pakistan US$ 40 M, from India US$ 162 M
- HS 6103 Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 40 M, from India US$ 114 M
- HS 1213 Cereal straw & husks (fodder)
- from Pakistan US$ 39 M, from India US$ 0.04 M
- HS 0701 Potatoes
- from Pakistan US$ 28 M, from India US$ 4 M
What does United Arab Emirates import from Pakistan?
In 2025, United Arab Emirates's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Refined petroleum products (HS 2710), US$ 397 M; 2. Rice (HS 1006), US$ 178 M; 3. Fresh or chilled beef (HS 0201), US$ 166 M; 4. Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6203), US$ 149 M; 5. Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen (HS 6302), US$ 64 M.
How much does United Arab Emirates import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, United Arab Emirates imported US$ 1.92 B from Pakistan and US$ 38.67 B from India. India sells about 20.1 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.78% of United Arab Emirates's imports and India 6.47%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in United Arab Emirates?
Products with room to grow include: Basmati & long-grain rice (HS 1006) — India sells 3.2 times more; rice is the UAE's largest food import from South Asia. Fresh & frozen halal meat (HS 0201) — Pakistan leads in fresh beef; India leads in frozen beef and mutton. T-shirts & knitwear (HS 6109) — India sells US$261 million against Pakistan's US$13 million. Mangoes, kinnow & vegetables (HS 0804) — Short transit time gives Pakistan a freshness advantage. Spices & food preparations (HS 0910) — India sells roughly US$187 million across these two headings; Pakistan US$18 million. Medicines (HS 3004) — A US$4.7 billion import market with low Pakistani presence.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to United Arab Emirates, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products United Arab Emirates buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for United Arab Emirates?
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.