Pakistan’s fast-growing olive oil industry is stepping into China through strategic joint ventures. Loralai Olives proposes three corporate estates across 3,000 acres, supported by $20 million investment, expected to create over 3,000 jobs and generate $20 million in annual exports.
Founder Shaukat Rasool highlighted China’s increasing olive oil imports and health-conscious consumers. Pakistan’s lower land costs and CPEC-enabled logistics provide a competitive advantage, creating an attractive, win-win opportunity for Chinese investors.
International recognition, including a silver award at the New York International Olive Oil Competition, has elevated Pakistan’s reputation. With more than 80 startups in cultivation, processing, and marketing, the olive sector is emerging as a key pillar of China-Pakistan agribusiness cooperation.
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