Pakistan’s meat exports to China have shown promising growth in recent years, driven by rising demand for high-quality halal meat and strengthened trade cooperation under improved market-access arrangements. According to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), Pakistan exported over $14.32 million worth of meat products during January–November 2025, compared with $4.23 million in the same period last year—an increase of about 239% year on year.
To further promote Pakistani meat exports, Amer Hasan, a meat-sector expert, recommends expanding the roster of GACC-registered exporters, investing in cold-chain logistics, and pursuing joint meat-processing facilities that meet both Chinese food-safety standards and halal certification requirements. He added that strengthening marketing through digital trade channels and retail partnerships could unlock broader demand across China’s rapidly growing imported-food market.
“With targeted policy support and strategic industry cooperation, Pakistan’s meat sector is poised to capture a growing share of China’s diversified protein import landscape,” he said.
Experts attribute the export growth to Chinese buyers’ increased interest in high-standard processed meats, strict compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary protocols, and promotional efforts at bilateral trade platforms—including Pakistan–China B2B investment and business-matching events held in Beijing in September 2025 during the Pakistani prime minister’s visit to China.
Pakistan began exporting heat-treated (boiled/cooked) meat products to China after securing GACC approval for export operations, with exports gaining momentum in 2023–2024 as companies obtained certification to clear Chinese customs.
