Pakistan’s chemical exports to China nearly tripled in the first half of 2025, rising to $13.19 million from $4.38 million in the same period last year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).
A significant portion of the growth came from exports of chemical products and preparations, which increased from $0.31 million in H1 2024 to $6.20 million in H1 2025, as reported by officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce.
The broader category of chemical products reached $6.60 million in value and 6.24 million kilograms in volume, with an average export price of $1.05 per kilogram, reflecting improved quality and growing demand.
Azhar Ali, a chemical raw material exporter to China, attributed the rise to Pakistan’s expanding manufacturing capabilities and access to key raw materials such as salt, coal, limestone, and minerals. He also highlighted the country’s adherence to international standards and its enhanced cooperation with China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Ali noted that Pakistan is positioning itself to tap into the green chemistry market, with plans to scale up production of salt-based industrial chemicals such as PVC and soda ash as part of its $460 billion export strategy. He also pointed out China’s evolving procurement trends, which show an increasing preference for diversified sourcing and stronger trade links with Pakistan.
Further export gains are expected as industrial and trade integration between the two countries continues to deepen.
