By Zafar Hussain

BEIJING, July 28 (China Economic Net) - Pakistan has solidified its position as China’s leading supplier of boiled beef, recording a striking 139% year-on-year increase in export value during the first half of 2025, according to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC).

From January to June 2025, Pakistan exported $5.24 million worth of boiled beef to China, a significant jump from $2.36 million during the same period in 2024. Export volumes also rose sharply, reaching 1,030,606 kilograms, with the average price climbing to $5.47 per kilogram - reflecting both higher quality standards and growing Chinese demand for Pakistani meat products.

This performance positioned Pakistan ahead of regional competitors, including Mongolia, which exported $3 million worth of boiled beef to China in the same timeframe.

Analysts attribute Pakistan’s success to its adherence to China’s stringent food safety and quarantine regulations, particularly for heat-treated meat products like boiled beef. The surge also underscores the benefits of bilateral trade frameworks, which have expanded market access for Pakistani goods, as well as the rising popularity of Pakistani halal beef among Chinese consumers.

Looking ahead, experts suggest that sustained technical support, capacity-building initiatives, and logistics improvements - aligned with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s "shared development" goals - could further unlock Pakistan’s agricultural export potential.