Pakistan emerges as new donkey supplier to China: report

[jamal18]

Those of you have studied our politicians will know that Pakistan has no shortage of donkeys.

 

[Jungle Book]

It is not 6 million, maximum it is 271k.

The estimate of just 6 million donkeys in Pakistan is a gross underestimate.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

Many Chinese companies are now investing in Pakistan donkey business. Like this in KPK. It will become $1bn export by 2035.

The Project Breakdown​

September 2025, the Chinese company Sing Ying (also reported as Sang Yang or Shang Yang) agreed to invest $37 million into Pakistan’s livestock sector specifically for donkey breeding.

The initiative is designed to transition Pakistan's local donkey population into a highly structured, export-driven supply chain:

• Infrastructure: 40 specialized commercial farms will be established across regions like Peshawar, Dera Ismail Khan, and Mansehra.
• Scientific Backing: A dedicated modern breeding laboratory is being set up at the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, to ensure breeding meets international standards and focuses on genetics and sustainable population growth.
• Production Targets: The goal is to breed 120,000 donkeys annually.
• Phased Rollout: The first three to five years are strictly dedicated to intensive breeding and population growth. After this phase, the farms will process roughly 10,000 donkeys a month for export.