Pakistan - China Trades

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Pak-China Leather Industry Partnerships Flourish at Pakistan Mega Leather Show​

By Saira Iqbal
Jan 29, 2024

Lahore - The 9th Pakistan Mega Leather Show took place in Lahore from January 26th to 28th, achieving remarkable success. The event witnessed a significant presence of Chinese companies, who not only attended the exhibition but also forged valuable cooperation agreements, solidifying the potential for collaboration between the Chinese and Pakistani footwear industries.

"Given China's position as the top producer of footwear and leather goods, coupled with Pakistan's ability to supply high-quality leather to major brands at competitive labor costs, the potential for a win-win cooperation between the two countries is substantial," said Agha Saiddain, former chairman of Pakistan Tanners Association. Understanding the potential of Pak-China leather industry cooperation, the Guangdong Shoes Materials Association organized a delegation of Chinese companies to participate in this influential exhibition.

“The products primarily produced in Pakistan are mainly made of real leather, but there is a significant scarcity of footwear and bag products made from other materials such as synthetic leather.

The local population also exhibits a strong desire for fashionable footwear and bags. Pakistan also have implemented favorable import policies for these products, creating a conducive environment for collaboration between Chinese exhibitors and the Pakistani market,” said one Chinese exhibitor.

During the three-day exhibition, Chinese companies experienced a continuous influx of interested visitors, rivaling the popularity of even the renowned Canton Fair. Several Chinese enterprises also signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with local industry partners during the expo. "We are eager to find Chinese partners at this exhibition. China, with its large population and high consumption capacity, plays a significant role as an importer of finished leather from Pakistan.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) provides Pakistan with a strategic advantage, greatly benefiting the leather export industry. Additionally, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and China further amplifies these advantages," expressed a Pakistani participant.

In addition to their active participation in the exhibition, the Chinese delegation also conducted insightful field visits to local leather factories, gaining in-depth knowledge about the production conditions, technological capabilities and market prospects of Pakistani manufacturers.

This tour has paved the way for an enhanced partnership between the Chinese and Pakistani leather industries, ultimately benefiting consumers in both markets.

 

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Pakistan’s sesame seeds export to China up 126% in 2023​

By Zafar Hussain | Gwadar Pro
Feb 14, 2024

BEIJING, Feb 14 (Gwadar Pro) – Pakistan’s export of sesame seeds to China surpassed $290.66 million from January to December 2023, marking a growth of 126.29 percent on a year-on-year basis.

Ghulam Qadir, Commercial Counsellor at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, stated that according to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), China imported 166,682.987 tons of sesame seeds from Pakistan in 2023. This represents an increase of 96.13% by volume, amounting to $290.66 million, compared to 84,985.321 tons worth $128.44 million in 2022.

He added that during 2023, Pakistan's exports to China exceeded $3.459 billion, an increase of 1.4% on a year-on-year basis.

Qadir also mentioned that GACC data revealed that in 2023, China imported 912,814.577 tons of sesame seeds worth approximately $1.52 billion from around the world. Niger, with 192,529.528 tons worth $309.51 million, remained the top Sesame seed exporter to China for the third consecutive year, followed by Pakistan with $290.66 million and Tanzania with $239.83 million. In 2023, Pakistan contributed to around 19 percent of the total sesame seed exports to China from January to December.

 

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Pakistan’s hosiery export to China up 45% in 2023​

By Zafar Hussain | Gwadar Pro
Mar 2, 2024

BEIJING, Mar. 2 (Gwadar Pro) - Pakistan's hosiery export to China witnessed a substantial surge, marking a remarkable 45% increase in the year 2023.

This significant uptick underscores the strengthening trade ties between the two nations and highlights Pakistan's growing prominence in the global textile market, said Muhammad Irfan, Trade and Investment Counselor at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Guangzhou.

Muhammad Irfan said that several factors contributed to this notable expansion in hosiery exports. Pakistan's competitive advantage lies in its robust textile industry, which is known for its quality products and cost-effectiveness.

“Overall pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery export from Pakistan to China in the year 2023 crossed $14.32 million whereas in 2022 it was $9.81 million, an increase of 45%. Hosiery & footwear made of cotton, commodity code (61159500), crossed $11.55 million in 2023 while in 2022 it was $ 7.61 million, up to 51%,” he mentioned.

“The largest Chinese delegation participated in TEXPO, one of the largest textile exhibitions in Pakistan held last year, helped increase Pakistan’s export to China. This year the exhibition will also be held and I’m hoping a big increase in bilateral trade in 2024”, he stated.

He further said that with the momentum gained from this surge, Pakistan is well positioned to capitalize on the evolving dynamics of international trade and further enhance its economic standing on the global stage.

The surge in hosiery exports to China is poised to have a positive impact on Pakistan's economy. Increased export earnings will contribute to increasing foreign exchange reserves, creating employment opportunities, and stimulating growth in the domestic textile sector, which is a vital engine of Pakistan's economy.

 

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NLC facilitates movement of Chinese vehicle amid heavy snowfall​

Press Release
March 4, 2024

RAWALPINDI: Amidst heavy snowfall and inclement weather conditions, the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) facilitated the movement of Chinese containers from Khunjerab to the Sost Dry Port in Gilgit Baltistan.

These containers, laden with agricultural machinery, are on transit to Bahàwalpur. According to details, a convoy of 27 Chinese vehicles entered the Khunjerab pass from China. Of these, 7 vehicles arrived at the Sost Dry Port on Saturday, while the remaining 19 completed the journey on Sunday.

However, one vehicle encountered a mishap, slipping off the road amidst the snowfall.

A team of NLC equipped with recovery machines is set to rescue the stranded vehicle on Tuesday. Once clearance procedures are finalized, the convoy will proceed towards its final destination.

It is noteworthy to mention that the NLC Sost Dry Port is situated adjacent to one of the highest border crossing points near Khunjerab. This facility plays a crucial role in streamlining cross-border trade between the two friendly countries.

 

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Seafood exports to China surge by 13%​

Rising demand, strategic partnerships drive growth in trade, says official

March 15, 2024

Pakistan’s seafood exports to China increased by 13% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The rise is due to the growing demand for seafood products in China, a trend that has been steadily increasing over the past few years, according to Ghulam Qadir, Investment and Trade Counsellor at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing.

Qadir noted that Pakistan’s seafood exports to China reached $247.3 million, marking a 13% increase for the January-December period in 2023 year-on-year. In 2022, exports were valued at $219.3 million, while in 2021, they stood at $139.29 million, as per data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC).

“This growth can be attributed to various factors, such as improved trade relations between the two countries, participation in the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo held in Qingdao last year by a large group of Pakistani fisheries companies, and the implementation of efficient supply chain management strategies in the Pakistani seafood industry,” the counsellor elaborated.

Qadir informed that, according to GACC, exports of frozen fish crossed $60.63 million in 2023. Fresh/chilled crabs saw an increase to $42.59 million and exports of frozen cuttlefish reached $34.93 million from Pakistan to China in 2023.

He also highlighted that Pakistan organised the International Food and Agriculture Exhibition in Karachi last year, where a significant number of Chinese, particularly from the seafood association, participated to explore the Pakistani market.

 

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Punjab CM orders policy formulation to export buffalo meat, milk to China​

By Shafqat Ali | Gwadar Pro
Mar 28, 2024

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday afternoon ordered policy formulation to export buffalo meat and milk to China.

In a meeting on the Livestock Department, the CM reviewed the livestock related measures.

The CM stressed that only vaccinated and tagged cattle would be brought to cattle markets and slaughterhouses, adding that authentic data of cattle should be prepared and regularly updated. She directed the authorities concerned to pay special attention to research and development.

Maryam Nawaz was briefed on the export potential of livestock sector. She said more work was needed for disease control and breed improvement.

She ordered to create disease control department in Punjab. She said the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control programme should be made more effective, adding that vaccination for the disease should be produced locally in large quantities.

An advanced mechanism must be created to increase the export of dairy products, she ordered.

The authorities concerned apprised the CM that up-gradation of vaccine production labs would cost Pakistani Rs 360 million, and up-gradation of zoonosis centre would cost Rs 299 million.

It was also briefed that the breed improvement could increase yield by up to 15-25 percent.

Earlier, the Chief Minister was apprised that livestock accounts for 14.36 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Punjab produces country's 62 percent milk, 43 percent meat, 33 percent mutton, and 65 percent poultry meat.

The CM was also briefed that China imports US $17 billion worth of meat and US $2 billion worth of milk. The CM ordered to present a report on volume of poultry trade with Gulf countries and China. The CM agreed to a proposal to provide motorbikes for veterinary doctors, and vans for mobile dispensaries.

 

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68% increase in Pakistan's sesame exports to China in the first two months of this year​

China Economic Net
Apr 8, 2024

BEIJING - During the first two months of this year, Pakistan's sesame exports to China exceeded $10.10 million, showing an increase of 68.11 percent over last year.

Ghulam Qadir, Investment and Trade Consul of the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing, said that according to the General Administration of Customs (GACC) of the People's Republic of China (GACC), Pakistan exported 5997.744 tons to China during January-February 2024. Exported sesame seeds worth $10.10 million, which is an increase of 68.11% compared to $6 million in the same period last year.

He added that China purchased 166682.987 tons of sesame seeds from Pakistan in 2023, which is an increase of 96.13% in volume, worth $290.66 million, while in 2022, it was 84985.321 tons worth $128.44 million.

Sesame seed exporter Mohammad Amir told CEN that the increase in agricultural exports reflects Pakistan's determination to diversify its trade portfolio and gain access to new markets.

The growing demand for sesame seeds from China strengthens Pakistan's agricultural sector and promotes greater economic cooperation between the two countries.

He further said that Pakistan is looking for ways to increase its exports, cooperation with important trading partners like China is playing an important role in advancing the sustainable development and prosperity of both the countries.

He further said that Pakistani farmers need incentives such as new innovative methods, affordable technologies, yield-enhancing seeds and training to promote exports of agricultural products.

It should be noted that Pakistan exported sesame seeds to China worth $290.66 million in 2023, $128.44 million in 2022 and $120.44 million in 2021.

 

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Buffalo embryos allowed to China from specific regions of Pakistan​

By Mia Shah | Gwadar Pro
Apr 15, 2024

BEIJING - The General Administration of Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China issued a joint announcement recently, allowing specific regions of Pakistan to export buffalo embryos that meet quarantine requirements in China.

The latitude and longitude coordinates provided in the announcement correspond to the buffalo epidemic-free ranch of Royal Group in Punjab. This marks the first ranch in Pakistan and the only one in the world capable of exporting high-yield buffalo embryos to China.

As one of the first agricultural projects initiated under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Royal Group's "Buffalo Breeding Project" has made significant progress. The importation of buffalo embryos into China can significantly shorten the cycle of improving dairy buffalo breeds from 12 years in the past to 3 years. Additionally, the milk production of a single buffalo can be increased by more than threefold.

In addition, Royal Group has established an in vitro embryo production factory and pastures in Pakistan. They have also recruited and trained local researchers and farm managers, and provided high-quality germplasm resources of milk buffalo to Pakistan.

This has helped solve the issue of maintaining the local super buffalo resource.
In 2021, Royal Group established Royal Cell Biotechnology (Pakistan) and officially launched the "Milk Buffalo Provenance Chip" strategy. In the following year, the Royal Cell in vitro embryo production plant was formally inaugurated. Now, local technicians in Pakistan can produce hundreds of high-quality buffalo embryos in a week. The embryos will breed high-yielding milk buffalo herds and greatly increase buffalo milk production once they are introduced to China.

At present, a 10,000-head buffalo breeding ranch funded by Royal Group is currently under intensive construction. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by June 2024. The first phase will provide 3,000 recipient cattle for carrying out embryo transplantation of high-yield buffaloes from Pakistan. This initiative aims to rapidly breed the first batch of high-yield breeding herds in China.

 

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Dairy exports to China approved​

Secretary says govt is investing Rs100b in agriculture to modernise sector

Correspondent
April 25, 2024

LAHORE: Pakistan is going to start exporting dairy products to China through a state-of-the-art farm developed in Sheikhupura to meet the export requirements of China, revealed Masaud Anwar, Secretary Livestock of the Government of Punjab, at ‘Pakistan Agricultural Coalition’s Agri-Connections 2024’ at Expo Center on Wednesday.

At the event, Anwar said, “a team of China Customs has recently visited our FAM Farm in Sheikhupura and unofficially approved Pakistan for exports of dairy products to China.”

Speaking to an audience full of corporate and financial sector players, Secretary Agriculture of Government of Punjab, Iftikhar Sahoo underscored the importance of the private sector, calling it the future of agriculture. “The new government has a vision for transforming our agriculture sector. So, the investment of Rs100 billion has been planned in the agriculture sector for the next two years,” he said.

 

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Pakistani Pine nuts in China..

 

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Pakistani Fishing Industry Immensely Attractive to Chinese Investors: PCJCCI Chief​

Gwadar Pro
May 9, 2024

LAHORE - President of Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), Moazzam Ghurki, stated that the Pakistani fishing industry is immensely attractive to Chinese investors because China has a huge consumer market for aquatic products and is one of the largest buyers in Pakistan.

"The main aquatic categories of Pakistan’s exports to China include ribbon fish, croakers, sole fish, cuttlefish, etc. Pakistan’s seafood exports to China reached $ 247.3 million, marking a 13 percent increase for the January-December period in 2023 year-on-year. It can be increased to $ 600 or 700 million," he elaborated while chairing a meeting held here.

In his comments, PCJCCI Senior Vice President Fang Yulong said that the Pakistani fishing industry is hugely attractive to Chinese investors, and the Pakistani fishing community welcomes Chinese investors as they can get jobs and good prices from foreign investors. "In order to improve its exports, we are ready to transfer our technological advancements to Pakistan. China, by collaborating with the Pakistani government, can ask its quality experts of aquatic products to visit Pakistan's fishery and give their suggestions to the Pakistani government regarding cold chain food safety," he added.

The joint chamber's Vice President Hamza Khalid was of the view that China is willing to encourage Pakistani exporters who want to establish flake ice factories and processing units adopting modern technology.

 

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Pakistan’s exports to China increase by 37% in 10 months​

The Frontier Post

ISLAMABAD (APP): Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 37.68 percent during the first ten months of the current fiscal year (2023-24) as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported.

The overall exports to China were recorded at US $2.341 billion during July-April (2023-24) against exports of US $1.700 billion during July-April (2022-23), SBP data revealed.

On a year-to-year basis, the exports to China also surged by 13.56 percent from $175.542 million in April 2023, against the exports of $199.352 million in April 2024.

Meanwhile, on a month-on-month basis, the exports to China decreased by 18.97 percent during April 2024 as compared to the exports of $246.030 million in March 2024, the SBP data revealed.

Overall Pakistan’s exports to other countries witnessed an increase of 10.64 percent in the first ten months, from US $23.199 billion to US $25.669 billion, the SBP data revealed.

On the other hand, the imports from China into the country during the months under review were recorded at US $10.648 billion against US $8.343 billion last year, showing an increase of 27.61 percent in July-April (2023-24).

On a year-on-year basis, the imports for China witnessed an increase of 114.92 percent from US $598.196 million in April 2023, against the imports of US $1.285 billion in April 2024.

On a month-on-month basis, the imports from China into the country also witnessed a nominal increase of 1.39 percent during April 2024, as compared to the imports of US $1,267.921 million during March 2024, according to the data.

The overall imports into the country witnessed a decrease of 5.27 per cent, from $45.766 billion to US $43.353 billion, according to the data.

 

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New air cargo route inaugurated​

Plane will return to Guiyang loaded with blue crabs from Pakistan, according to Guiyang Customs.

China Economic NetMay 31, 2024

GUIYANG: A new air cargo route was inaugurated on May 28, linking Guizhou, China with Karachi, Pakistan. The route was launched with the departure of an all-cargo plane carrying 6 tonnes of freight, including clothing, electronics, and various commodities, from Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou. After nearly six hours of flight time, the plane arrived in Karachi. It will return to Guiyang loaded with blue crabs from Pakistan, according to Guiyang Customs.

The route, jointly opened by Guizhou Civil Aviation Industry Group Company, Limited and China Logistics Group Company, Limited. (China Logistics Group), is planned to operate three times a week, carrying goods including hardware accessories, clothing fabrics, electronic accessories, and more. This air route is significant as it marks the first direct connection between Guizhou and Pakistan, as well as the first air freight route linking the province with a Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) country.

Officials believe that this new route will help establish Guiyang as a cargo distribution centre in southwest China and reduce the time for Pakistan’s quality fresh products to reach Guizhou. The inauguration of the Guiyang-Karachi air cargo route is expected to facilitate trade between the two regions.

 

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Record Cross-Border Traffic Surge at Khunjerab Pass Driven by Pak-China Trade​

Gwadar Pro
Jul 9, 2024

XINJIANG-The Khunjerab Pass in Xinjiang, China, experienced a significant rise in cross-border traffic in the first half of this year, with 21,000 travelers, representing a 110% year-on-year increase. On June 11, the port cleared 1,123 people in a single day, breaking the previous record.

The Khunjerab Border Inspection Station, under the Xinjiang Entry-Exit Border Inspection General Station, attributes this remarkable growth to the increasing number of Pakistani traders and cross-border tourists.

The enhanced travel enthusiasm among Chinese travelers has been fueled by the National Immigration Administration’s revised and optimized entry-exit management policies, which introduced a series of facilitation measures.

Pakistani merchants have been actively transporting goods such as pine nuts, herbs, copperware, carpets, and jade crafts to China for sale, while bringing back daily necessities to Pakistan.

Khunjerab Pass is the sole land port between China and Pakistan, playing a pivotal role in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The port's advantageous geographical location, being approximately 270 kilometers from Gilgit and 870 kilometers from Islamabad, positions it as a crucial conduit for international trade and cross-border tourism between the two nations.