ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s chemical exports to China recorded a remarkable 201 percent year-on-year growth in the first half of 2025, reaching $13.19 million compared to $4.38 million during the same period last year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).
The sharp increase was largely driven by exports of chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, which jumped from $0.31 million in H1 2024 to $6.20 million in H1 2025, Pakistan’s state-run APP news agency reported on Monday.
The broader category of chemical products reached a total value of $6.60 million, with an export volume of 6.24 million kilograms and an average price of $1.05 per kilogram, reflecting improved product quality and growing demand in the Chinese market.
Azhar Ali, a chemical raw materials trader exporting to China, attributed the surge to Pakistan’s expanding capacity in chemical manufacturing, supported by the country’s rich reserves of essential raw materials such as salt, coal, limestone, and other minerals.
“Pakistan’s growing industrial base, improved compliance with global quality standards, and enhanced bilateral cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are playing a critical role in driving this growth,” he said.
Ali added that Pakistan aims to leverage its $460 billion export roadmap to expand into green chemistry sectors, particularly in the production of salt-derived PVC and soda ash, key components for a range of industrial applications.
He also noted that the rise in exports reflects China’s increasing diversification of import sources and its strengthening trade partnership with Pakistan.
With continued progress in industrial connectivity and trade facilitation, Ali anticipates even stronger growth in the coming months.
