According to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan exported goods worth $2.38 billion to China during the 2024–25 fiscal year, underscoring the strength and continuity of bilateral trade relations.
In June alone, exports to China reached $152 million, marking a modest 1% increase compared to $150 million recorded in the same month last year.
Pakistan’s total exports for the full fiscal year (July–June) stood at $32.11 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of 4.67%. Meanwhile, imports amounted to $58.38 billion, leading to a trade deficit of $26.27 billion. China made up 7.4% of Pakistan’s overall exports during this period.
Key exports to China include textiles, garments, knitwear, cotton yarn and fabric, minerals, rice, sesame seeds, chilies, pink salt, and seafood, primarily in raw or semi-processed form, although value-added products are gradually increasing.
This export growth is partly driven by the second phase of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA-II), which began in January 2020. By reducing tariffs and improving market access, the agreement has opened up greater export opportunities for Pakistani businesses in China.
