Trade Intelligence
Pakistan Export Statistics by Category
Key export figures by commodity group — sourced from official Pakistani government data. Useful context for buyers evaluating Pakistan as a sourcing origin.
All figures are national export totals from PBS, TDAP, and Ministry of Commerce publications. They represent Pakistan's overall trade volumes — not Celestia Global's own transaction data.
Export Breakdown
Pakistan's Top Export Categories
Approximate annual export values by commodity group. Source: PBS / TDAP / Ministry of Commerce.
| Category | HS Chapter | Est. Annual Value | % of Total Exports | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knitwear | HS 61 | $4.8B | 16% | Growing |
| Bed Wear | HS 6302 | $3.1B | 10% | Growing |
| Towels | HS 6302 | $2.4B | 8% | Stable |
| Cotton Yarn | HS 52 | $3.1B | 10% | Growing |
| Rice | HS 1006 | $4.4B | 15% | Growing |
| Denim / Woven Apparel | HS 62 | $3.9B | 13% | Stable |
| Leather Products | HS 41–43 | $660M | 2% | Stable |
| Sports Goods | HS 9506 | $340M | 1% | Stable |
| Surgical Instruments | HS 9018 | $320M | 1% | Growing |
| Figures are approximate and based on PBS / TDAP annual reports. Export values fluctuate year-on-year. Verify with official sources for commercial decisions. | ||||
Destination Markets
Where Pakistan Exports Go
Top destination markets by approximate share of total exports. Source: PBS / SBP trade data.
USA
Garments, bed wear, towels, surgical instruments
China
Cotton yarn, grey fabric, raw hides
Germany
Garments, towels, surgical instruments, leather
UK
Garments, rice, house linens, leather goods
UAE
Rice (Basmati), garments, leather, fresh produce
Netherlands
Bed wear, garments, sports goods
Italy
Leather (raw/finished), garments
Saudi Arabia
Rice, garments, construction materials
Market shares are approximate annual averages based on PBS and SBP publications. Individual category destination patterns vary significantly.
Raw Data Sources
Access Official Pakistan Trade Data
All primary data is publicly available from Pakistani government sources.
Ministry of Commerce — Monthly Statements
Group-wise export and import data by commodity. Published monthly with ~2 month lag.
TDAP — Annual Trade Reports
Full-year trade data with HS code breakdown, destination market analysis, and trend comparisons.
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
National statistics including detailed trade by HS chapter, bilateral breakdowns, and index data.
State Bank of Pakistan
Balance of payments, foreign exchange, and financial sector trade-related data.
Monthly Group-wise Export Statements
The Ministry of Commerce publishes monthly group-wise export and import PDFs at commerce.gov.pk/monthly-statements/. These cover export value by commodity group (textiles, rice, leather, sports goods, etc.) broken down by month. New statements are typically published 6–8 weeks after month-end.
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