π Table of Contents
Introduction
1.Yarn
2. Rice, like Basmati and IR-6
3.Other Fruits
4. Seafood
5.Ores
6. Leather Goods
7.Poultry and Eggs
8. Surgical. Sports Goods
9.Pickles
10. Metals and Alloys
Unique or Hidden Exports
Beginners Guide
Asked Questions
Why Pakistan and China Trade Is Growing Fast in 2026
Most people think Pakistan buys things like electronics and machines from China.. That’s not the whole story. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is helping Pakistan sell kinds of products to China.
In 2026 Pakistan sold over $3.5 billion worth of products to China. This amount is increasing every year. China is an economy and sells a lot to the world.. It is also buying raw materials, food, textiles and special goods from Pakistan.
Pakistan is selling different products to China. These include clothes from Faisalabad fish from Gwadar, mangoes from Sindh and minerals from Balochistan.
China sells to countries but it is also a big buyer from Pakistan. Pakistan has a lot to offer more than most people think.
People who want to sell products to China can learn what products are, in demand. They can find out where to get these products in Pakistan and how to start exporting them.
𧡠Product 01 – Most Exported
Pakistani Textiles, Fabric & Yarn
Textiles are number one thing Pakistan sells to China.. It’s no surprise. Pakistan has a good textile industry. China, which is also big on textiles buys from Pakistan because its cheaper the cotton is good. Some special kinds of fabric are hard to make elsewhere.
People are exporting things:
- 100% cotton fabric
- Cotton-polyester blends
- Denim fabric
- Jeans and denim jackets
- Mens and womens clothes
- Bed sheets, pillow covers and complete bed sets
This is a category for people just starting out. You can begin with an order make it pack it and ship. You don’t need a lot of money or special certificates.
Source Cities
- Faisalabad
- Lahore
- Karachi
Trade Growth
- 9.8%, in 2026
Scale
- Small to large
Best For
- people and experienced people
πΎ Product 02 – High Volume
Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6
Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6 were exported in amounts. In the year 2026 Pakistan sent 800,000 tons of Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6 to China.
The two main types of Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6 that people like are 1121 Basmati Rice, which’s a very good type of long grain rice that smells nice and IR-6, which is not as expensive and is sold in big quantities.
People in China really like Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6 because they are of quality and smell nice. The 1121 Basmati Rice is more expensive. Ir-6 is a good option for people who do not want to spend a lot of money.
One thing to keep in mind is that Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6 are products that need to be sent in containers. You need to send least one full container to make it worth it. Also Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6 can get spoiled if not taken care of. If you are new, to this it is an idea to work with someone who knows about Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6.
Key Varieties
- 1121 Basmati and IR-6
Volume Exported
- 800,000 metric tons of Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6 were exported in 2026
Minimum Scale
- You need to send least one 20-foot container of Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6
Risk Level
- The risk is medium because Pakistani Basmati Rice and IR-6 can get spoiled.
π₯ Product 03 – Seasonal Opportunity
Mangoes and Fresh Fruits
Pakistani Mangoes and Fresh Fruits and Fresh Produce are really popular.
Pakistani Mangoes and Fresh Fruits have a fourteen percent growth every year this is what happened in the year two thousand twenty four.
When the mango season starts in Pakistan, which’s usually from May to September buyers from China start calling.
Pakistani Mangoes, Sindhri, Chaunsa and Anwar Ratol are loved by Chinese people because they are sweet and smell great and have a special taste that you cannot find in any other country.
It is not just Pakistani Mangoes that are exported to China.
Pakistan sends a lot of Fresh Fruits to China including:
- π Dried Grapes from Gilgit-Baltistan and Skardu
- π Fresh Cherries from Swat and Hunza valleys
- π« Jamun, which is also known as Java Plum, from Punjab
- π Dried Apricots from the mountains in the north
Because Pakistani Mangoes exports have increased by fourteen percent in the year two thousand twenty four and Chinese people are getting more interested in trying tropical Fresh Fruits this is a really good opportunity for people in Pakistan who export things.
Top Pakistani Mangoes Varieties
- Sindhri, Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol
Source of Pakistani Mangoes
- Sindh, Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas
Source of Fresh Cherries
- Swat and Hunza
Growth, in Trade
- Pakistani Mangoes exports have increased by fourteen percent in the year two thousand twenty four
Seafood β A $250 Million Industry
π¦ Product 04 Β· High Value
Pakistan Sells a Lot of Seafood to China
In 2026 China bought $250 million worth of seafood from Pakistan. Pakistan has a coastline with the Arabian Sea and the Makran coast which gives it a lot of fish and other sea creatures that China wants to buy. Some of the seafood that Pakistan sells to China includes:
- Fresh and frozen Chinese Pomfret fish
- Frozen Eel
- Frozen whole Squid
- Fish
- Live Mud Crabs
- Razor Clams
Most of Pakistans seafood exports go through Gwadar and the port in Karachi.. Selling seafood to other countries is not easy. It requires keeping the seafood cold making sure it is safe to eat and getting special certificates. It is a high-value industry. It is also very complicated. It is not recommended for people who’re new, to this business and do not have experience or a reliable partner.
Export Value
- $250 Million (2026)
Source Hub
- Gwadar & Karachi
Key Products
- Pomfret, Squid, Crabs
Difficulty
- Advanced ( chain)
π Product 05 – Fastest Growing
Minerals and Ores are a part of Pakistans Natural Wealth.
We have lots of things like Pink Salt, Silica Quartz, Iron Ore, Marble and more.
The growth is really high at 20% per year in 2026.
Minerals are growing faster than any thing that Pakistan exports.
In 2026 the growth rate was very high at 20%.
Pakistan has a lot of minerals and China needs them to make things so China buys a lot from Pakistan.
The minerals that Pakistan sells to China are:
- π§ Pink Salt. This is the best mineral that Pakistan exports.
It comes from Khewra, Warcha and Qaidabad mines.
We use Pink Salt for cooking, baths and decoration.
This is a thing for people who are just starting out.
- π¬ Silica Quartz. This comes from Gilgit-Baltistan and KPK.
It is used to make glass and computer parts.
- πͺ¨ Rock Phosphate. This comes from KPK. Is used to make fertilizer.
- ποΈ Marble Blocks. These come from Buner and Lasbela.
Pakistans marble is famous over the world.
- βͺ Talc Lumps. These come from KPK.
- β Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Bauxite, Chromite. Most of these come from Balochistan.
It is important to know that except for Himalayan Pink Salt, selling minerals in bulk is not easy.
It needs a lot of money and planning. There are many rules to follow.
But Pink Salt is easy to start with and does not need a lot of money so it is a choice for new people.
Pink Salt comes from
- Khewra, Warcha, Qaidabad
The trade is growing at
- 20% in 2026
Most of the Ores come from
- Balochistan
The best thing, for beginners is
- Himalayan Pink Salt
π§₯ Product 06 – Premium Category
We have Leather Jackets, Gloves, Finished Leather and Garments.
Pakistans leather industry is really well known over the world and China is one of the biggest buyers.
Chinese companies buy leather from Pakistan to use as a material for their own fashion and accessories industry and then they sell these things to the whole world.
Pakistan sells a lot of leather things like leather jackets, leather pants, leather gloves, leather leggings and finished or raw leather hides.
The thing that makes this category really interesting is that the people who make leather things in Pakistan in Sialkot are very good at their job and people from other countries know this.
Sialkot, Kasur and Karachi are the places where we get these leather products.
We can order these products in amounts, which is good, for people who want to export them but do not need a lot.
Source Cities
- Sialkot
- Kasur
- Karachi
Key Products
- Jackets
- Gloves
- Raw Hides
Scale
- We can get these products in amounts or medium amounts.
π Product 07 – Fastest Rising
Eggs, Chicken Feet, Frozen Meat & Offals
I have to say this is a surprising thing on this list and it gets a lot of people talking. Pakistan is sending eggs, chicken feet, frozen meat and offals and other poultry products to China.. You know what is amazing? This category had a 80% growth in 2026.
So why are chicken feet so popular? In Pakistan people do not think they are worth much.. In China chicken feet are a favorite snack and people love to eat them. They are called ιΈ‘ηͺ, jΔ« zhuΗ. What is not worth much here is actually very valuable there. This is an example of how knowing what people want in another country can be a big opportunity.
Frozen meat offals, like liver and kidneys are also in demand. Pakistan has a halal meat processing industry and things that would otherwise be thrown away are now being packaged, frozen and sent to China where people are willing to pay a lot for them.
Trade Growth
- 80% in 2026
Key Products
- Eggs, Chicken Feet, Offals
Why China Buys
- People in China have a preference, for these food products because of their culture.
β½Product 08 – Top-Notch Quality
Surgical Tools & Sports Gear from Sialkot
Sialkot Pakistan makes a lot of the worlds tools. And China buys them. Surgical and sports goods together grew by 35% in 2026. People around the world trust the quality and accuracy of surgical tools from Pakistan and the city of Sialkot sends them to hospitals and distributors on six continents.
On the sports side footballs made in Sialkot Pakistan have been used in FIFA World Cups. These footballs go to China as finished products. Also as parts for Chinas sporting goods market. It is hard to get into this category because you need quality certifications and to work with manufacturing partners but companies in Sialkot that have been around a while can get into Chinas huge sporting market.
Trade Growth
- 35%, in 2026
Source
- Sialkot, Pakistan
Difficulty
- Hard (you need certifications)
πΆοΈ Product 09
Chili Powder, Cumin, Coriander & Traditional Pickles
Yes Pakistan is selling its pickles to China The Chinese are buying them They are buying all sorts of pickles like pickles, mango pickle and carrot pickle They are also buying chili powder, cumin powder and coriander powder All these things are going to markets The sales of these products went up by 12 percent in 2026.
The spice blends from Pakistan are really good Have a lot of flavor As people in China try foods from around the world they want to eat more authentic South Asian food So Pakistani exporters can sell their products to restaurants, special food stores and to the people from Pakistan who live in China.
Trade Growth
- 12 percent in 2026
Key Products
- Chili, Cumin, Pickles are the products that people are buying. Chili, Pakistani Cumin and Pakistani Pickles are, in demand.
βοΈ Product 10 – High Profit Margin
We sell Copper Ingots, Brass Ingots, Aluminum Ingots and Scrap.
The metals and alloys business is really valuable. In 2026 Pakistan sold over $400 million worth of these to China. This makes it a big earner. We export Copper Ingots, Brass Ingots, Brass Scrap and Aluminum Ingots.
China needs lots of metals for its factories. Pakistans mining and scrap processing sectors are helping meet some of that need. This business needs a lot of investment. Has big returns. It involves orders and complicated logistics. It is best for trading companies or investors, with lots of money.
Export Value
- $400M+ (2026)
Key Products
- Copper, Brass, Aluminum
Difficulty
- Advanced
Unique and Surprising Pakistani Exports to China
Pakistan exports a lot of things to China that most people do not know about. These things are really good to export because they can make a lot of money. It is not hard to start exporting them.
π¦ Duck Down and Feathers
We send a lot of duck down. Feathers to China. They use them to make beds and clothes.
π² Chilgoza, which is also known as Pine Nuts
We get these from Dheer Pitral. China buys a lot of them from us. They like to eat them.
π Human Hair
China uses our hair to make wigs and hair extensions. This is a profitable thing to export.
πΏ White Sesame Seeds
We get these from Sindh and South Punjab. Chinese food companies really like to buy them from us.
π± Guar Gum Powder
This is a kind of powder that we get from Bahawalpur, DG Khan and Karachi. It is used in things, like food, oil and cosmetics.
π Steam-Dried Fish Meal
We. Powder fish and send it to China. They use it to feed animals and as fertilizer. Chinas fish farming industry is. They need a lot of this.
π Beginners Export Guide Which Product Should You Start With?
The thing is, not all export categories are the same. Here is what I think about which productsre easy for beginners like you to start with in 2026 and which ones are harder because they need more money, experience or special equipment.
𧡠Textiles and Garments
You can start with ten to twenty cartons. It is not that hard to get started people always need these things. You can easily find people to make them in Faisalabad and Lahore.
It is easy to start with Textiles and Garments.
π§ Himalayan Pink Salt
You can just get it from Khewra put it in boxes add a label and export it. A lot of people in China want this stuff for health and wellness products.
It is easy to start with Himalayan Pink Salt.
πΏ Guar Gum and Sesame Seeds
These are farm products that people already know how to trade. They are things for beginners to start with.
It is easy to start with Guar Gum and Sesame Seeds.
πΎ Rice, like IR-6 or Basmati
People want to buy this but you need to have least one big container. You should work with someone who knows a lot about Rice to make sure the quality is good.
This one is a bit harder to start with like Rice.
π§₯ Leather Goods
You can make these in amounts. Sialkot and Kasur are places to make them because they can make small amounts. You can make money from selling the finished goods.
This one is a bit harder to start with like Leather Goods.
π¦ Seafood and Surgical Goods
These are worth a lot of money. They are very hard to deal with because you need special papers, special trucks to keep them cold and you have to make sure they are very good quality. These are not, for beginners.
You should not start with Seafood and Surgical Goods if you are a beginner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan exports to China are really big. In 2026 Pakistan sent than $3.5 billion worth of stuff to China. This includes things like clothes, food, minerals, metals and special things. The number of exports is going up every year.
Meat and chicken products are selling fast in China. In 2026 they went up by 80%. Minerals went up by 20% sports things went up by 35%. Mangoes went up by 14%.
If you are new to exporting you should try textiles like clothes and fabric or Himalayan Pink Salt. These are good because you do not need to order a lot it is easy to send them and people in China want them.
It depends on what you want to export. For clothes you should go to Faisalabad or Lahore. For leather and sports things go to Sialkot. For seafood go to Karachi. For salt go to Khewra.. For dried fruits and minerals go to Gilgit-Baltistan.
You can use websites like Alibaba.com, Global Sources and Made-in-China.com. You can also go to trade fairs like the Canton Fair. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan can also help you find buyers and go on trade missions to China.
Yes it does. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has made it easier to send things to China by building roads making the port at Gwadar better and making trade agreements that make it cheaper to send things to China.
Yes they do. People in China love the Sindhri, Chaunsa and Anwar Ratol kinds of mangoes from Pakistan. In 2026 mango exports went up by 14%. People in China want a lot of mangoes from May to September which is when Pakistans mangoes are available, in China.
Pakistans Export Story Is Just Starting
From Faisalabads spinning mills to Khewras salt mines from Sindhs mango farms to Gwadars fishing ports. Pakistan has products China wants. The $3.5 billion, in exports is the start.
Whether you are a trading company or just starting out as an exporter the chance is real the market is huge and now is the time to act.
