United Kingdom
A market where Pakistan leads India in home textiles and trails in womenswear, footwear and rice
The United Kingdom imported US$2.09 billion of Pakistani goods in 2025, up 21% on 2020. India's exports to the UK were US$13.8 billion, about 6.6 times higher, which is the narrowest gap among Pakistan's major markets. Pakistan supplies about 0.24% of UK imports and India about 1.6%.
Pakistan is the stronger supplier across much of the textile range. Bed and bath linen alone is worth US$607 million, nearly seven times India's US$90 million. Pakistan also leads in men's woven and knitted trousers, sweatshirts, knitted shirts, socks, knitted gloves, surgical instruments and mangoes.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 2.09 B
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 13.77 B
- India sells
- 6.6× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.23%
- India's share
- 1.60%
- Total imports
- US$ 948.86 B
- HS 6302 Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen
- from Pakistan US$ 607 M, from India US$ 90 M
- HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 224 M, from India US$ 68 M
- HS 6103 Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 148 M, from India US$ 21 M
- HS 6110 Jerseys, pullovers & sweatshirts
- from Pakistan US$ 128 M, from India US$ 25 M
- HS 6105 Men's knitted shirts
- from Pakistan US$ 110 M, from India US$ 49 M
- HS 6204 Women's woven suits, dresses & trousers
- from Pakistan US$ 82 M, from India US$ 361 M
- HS 6109 T-shirts & vests (knitted)
- from Pakistan US$ 77 M, from India US$ 132 M
- HS 1006 Rice
- from Pakistan US$ 67 M, from India US$ 238 M
- HS 6104 Women's knitted suits, dresses & trousers
- from Pakistan US$ 56 M, from India US$ 68 M
- HS 6115 Socks & hosiery
- from Pakistan US$ 52 M, from India US$ 16 M
What does United Kingdom import from Pakistan?
In 2025, United Kingdom's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen (HS 6302), US$ 607 M; 2. Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6203), US$ 224 M; 3. Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6103), US$ 148 M; 4. Jerseys, pullovers & sweatshirts (HS 6110), US$ 128 M; 5. Men's knitted shirts (HS 6105), US$ 110 M.
How much does United Kingdom import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, United Kingdom imported US$ 2.09 B from Pakistan and US$ 13.77 B from India. India sells about 6.6 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.23% of United Kingdom's imports and India 1.60%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in United Kingdom?
Products with room to grow include: Bed linen & towels (HS 6302) — Pakistan supplies more than half of what the UK imports in this heading. Women's woven apparel (HS 6204) — India sells 4.4 times more than Pakistan in a US$2.9 billion market. Basmati rice (HS 1006) — India sells US$238 million against Pakistan's US$67 million. Leather footwear (HS 6403) — A US$2.2 billion import market; Pakistan ships US$5 million. Babywear (HS 6111) — India sells US$162 million; Pakistan US$13 million. Mangoes & fresh fruit (HS 0804) — Pakistan already out-sells India; the UK imports close to US$1 billion in this heading.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to United Kingdom, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products United Kingdom buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for United Kingdom?
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.