By Zafar Hussain

BEIJING, Apr 21 (China Economic Net) - Pakistan's exports to China rose 44.79% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, with steady month-on-month growth and demand expanding across several Chinese provinces, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

Pakistan’s exports to China totalled more than $927 million in the January-March period, up from $640.22 million a year earlier, the data showed.

In January, Zhejiang was the top destination for Pakistani exports at $86.7 million, followed by Beijing at $45.3 million and Fujian at $27.4 million. Other major destinations included Guangdong at $16.4 million, Hebei at $13.2 million and Shandong at $13.1 million.

In February, exports to Zhejiang rose to $100.6 million, while Beijing recorded $64.6 million and Guangdong jumped to $40.0 million. Fujian took in $35.7 million, followed by Guangxi at $13.7 million and Shandong at $12.1 million.

The upward trend continued in March, with exports to Zhejiang climbing to $109.2 million, keeping it in the lead. Fujian and Guangdong emerged as major destinations at $52.5 million and $51.6 million respectively, while exports to Beijing stood at $35.4 million. Shipments to Shanghai, Shandong and Anhui also increased to $20.7 million, $20.2 million and $20.1 million, respectively.

Pakistani official sources told China Economic Net (CEN) that coastal and economically developed regions remained the main destinations for Pakistani goods, led by eastern provinces such as Zhejiang, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu and Shandong. Inland provinces including Henan, Hunan and Sichuan also posted steady inflows, indicating a broader spread of demand within China.

Pakistan’s main exports to China included copper and related products, cotton yarn and fabrics, seafood, rice, sesame seeds, zinc and chromium ores, and iron ore.