By Zafar Hussain

BEIJING, May 22 (China Economic Net) – Pakistan’s exports to China increased by 46.6 percent during the first four months of 2026, reflecting growing trade activity between the two countries.

Data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) show that Pakistan exported goods worth $1.26 billion to China between January and April 2026, compared with $860.31 million during the same period in 2025.

Bilateral trade also rose, reaching $8.98 billion in January–April 2026, up from $8.64 billion a year earlier. Chinese customs data indicated steady monthly import activity from Pakistan, with imports of $1.95 billion in January, $1.77 billion in February, $1.79 billion in March, and $2.21 billion in April.

Key exports from Pakistan included copper, cotton yarn, zinc ores, rice, seafood, sesame seeds, and animal feed products such as flours and meat pellets.

Among Chinese regions, Zhejiang Province was the largest destination for Pakistani exports, totaling $1.65 billion, followed by Guangdong ($1.27 billion) and Jiangsu ($926.97 million). Other notable destinations included Shandong, Anhui, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Hebei provinces.

Muhammad Ali attributed the export growth to improved market access under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) and increased Chinese demand for industrial raw materials and agricultural commodities from Pakistan.

Officials expect exports to maintain upward momentum in the coming months as Pakistan continues efforts to diversify and expand its export base in the Chinese market.