Pakistan Export Updates

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Fruit and vegetable exports increase in Q1 of FY23​

By Staff Reporter | INP
Nov 1, 2023

Fruit and vegetable exports from Pakistan increased by 17.09% and 26.03%, respectively, in the first quarter of the current financial year (FY23) compared to the same period in FY22. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan and the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the country earned $88.47 million from fruit exports and $57.63 million from vegetable exports in Q1 of FY23.

The top five destinations for Pakistan's fruit exports in Q1 of FY23 were the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Russia. The top five destinations for Pakistan's vegetable exports in Q1 of FY23 were the United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, and Iran.

The increase in fruit and vegetable exports is a positive development for Pakistan's economy, as it helps to generate foreign exchange and create jobs. The government is taking steps to further boost exports of these products, such as by providing subsidies to farmers and exporters, and by improving infrastructure and market access.

 

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China customs allows Pakistani dairy products to export to China​

By Zafar Hussain | China Economic Net
Nov 8, 2023

BEIJING - General Administration of Customs of China announced on Monday to allow the export of Pakistani milk and dairy products to China. Ghulam Qadir Commercial Counsellor at Pakistan Embassy said this decision marks a significant milestone in the bilateral trade relationship between the two nations and has the potential to create a new avenue for economic cooperation.

Ghulam Qadir said that as China continues to diversify its import sources, the move is expected to open up lucrative opportunities for Pakistan's dairy industry, potentially reshaping the dynamics of the global dairy trade.

“Feeling jubilant over this new development. With this we are Inching closer towards sustainable bilateral trade between Pakistan and China with bigger share of Pakistan’s exports”, he added.

According to announcement from GACC Foods made from cow's milk or camel's milk, including milk powder, whey powder, whey protein powder, bovine colostrum powder, sterilized milk, modulated milk, fermented milk, cheese and processed cheese, thin cream, cream, anhydrous cream, these dairy products can be exported to China from Pakistan.

The statement further states that dairy animals that provide raw milk for dairy products exported to China shall meet different standards including FMD quarantine restrictions have been lifted for at least 2 months and The farm has not been subject to quarantine restrictions for anthrax in the past 12 months.

“Dairy products to China must be packaged in new materials that meet Chinese standards. The outer packaging shall be marked in Chinese, Urdu and English with specifications, origin (specific to the state / province / city), destination, product name, weight, manufacturer name, registration number, production batch number, storage conditions, production date and shelf life,” statement added.

 

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Currently rice export third largest sector in country’s economy: REAP leaders​

Associated Press Of Pakistan
Dec 5, 2023

Rice Export Association of Pakistan (REAP) on Tuesday said that rice export is currently the third largest sector in the country’s economy, which should be given the status of an industry.

According to the rice exporter organization, REAPs leaders, Pakistan has an export potential of rice worth $4.5 billion, which can be further improved through the use of technology and modern methods.

According to the REAP leaders, government support is necessary to increase the production of rice in Pakistan and to find new markets, which if fully available, rice export can become the largest sector in Pakistan’s economy.

Meanwhile addressing the press conference on this occasion, REAP Chairman Chela Ram Kelwani said that despite the floods in the recent past, we have managed to achieve the annual target of $2.5 billion, which is a major success for REAP.

Chairman REAPS said that rice export is currently the third largest sector in the country’s economy, and the government is still in the process of giving industry status.

He said that 15 years ago the export of rice was $300 million, which today stands at $2.5 billion, which will be taken up to $5 billion under the patronage of the government.

Chela Ram said that Pakistan’s “Basmati” is very popular all over the world and Pakistani basmati is consumed in the markets of Southeast Asia, Europe and Central Asia.

He said that Punjab is the centre of “Basmati” and the area along the GT-road Punjabis known in the world for the cultivation of Basmati, but at present housing societies are being formed in the areas of rice cultivation.

He said that the export of rice is facing challenges like tariff increases, export issues on the seaports and Bank interest rates and high-priced electricity, which “we need government support to resolve.”

He said that we have defeated India in the European market, and now they cannot sell our rice to the world with their branding.

On this occasion, REAP leader Abdul Rahim Janu said that REAP was founded in 1989 and today it is a representative organization of major rice exporters of the country.

He said that he is doing charity work through the platform of REAP, which includes eye treatment and other medicines for poor patients.

On this occasion, REAP leader Haseeb Ali Khan said that the time is not far when the rice export sector will be the largest sector of the country’s economy.

President National Press Club, Islamabad Anwar Raza while addressing this occasion said that it is a good omen to meet the target of rice export this year 2023 and the time is not far when we will achieve the target of more than $4 billion in rice export.

He assured REAP and Rice will have the full support of the Islamabad Press Club, Islamabad and its journalists.
Meanwhile, Finance Secretary National Press Club, Nayyar Ali, said that the export of rice earns foreign exchange and this sector has a very significant role in the national economy.

Meanwhile, REAP leader Sabi-ur-Rehman said that the export of rice is playing an important role in the country’s exchange and economy. The book “The Rice Story” was also launched on the occasion.