Pakistan’s chemical exports to China surged by 201% in the first half of 2025, climbing to $13.19 million from $4.38 million during the same period last year, according to official Chinese data.
The increase, reported by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), reflects Pakistan’s growing industrial strength, better product standards, and evolving trade dynamics under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Commerce Ministry officials confirmed that the sharp rise was driven by significant growth in the export of chemical products and preparations from allied industries. Exports in this category rose from just $0.31 million in H1 2024 to $6.20 million in the corresponding period of 2025.
Pakistan exported a total of 6.24 million kilograms of chemical goods, generating $6.60 million at an average rate of $1.05 per kilogram, an indicator of enhanced product quality and increasing demand in the Chinese market.
Azhar Ali, a raw material trader, credited the upward trend to Pakistan’s industrial expansion and its natural reserves of salt, limestone, coal, and minerals, key inputs for a broad range of industrial chemicals. He added that Pakistan’s compliance with global quality standards and its push to strengthen the manufacturing base are paving the way for long-term competitiveness.
“Pakistan is aligning its exports with its $460 billion roadmap, with a focus on developing value-added sectors like green chemistry, especially salt-derived PVC and soda ash,” Ali said.
He also highlighted China’s strategic interest in diversifying its chemical imports and deepening bilateral trade as further drivers of growth. With ongoing trade facilitation and industrial linkages, Pakistan is optimistic that chemical exports to China will maintain their upward momentum in the coming months.
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