Agriculture Exports Of Pakistan 2020 2026 Market Overview & Trends

Pakistan's export performance shows a consistent upward trajectory from 2020 to 2024. The total export value surged by approximately 83.8% over the five-year period, reaching $5.38 billion in 2024. This growth is mirrored by a substantial increase in total quantity, which exceeded 10.2 billion units in the latest recorded year.

In 2024, Afghanistan emerged as the leading destination for exports, valued at $559.5 million. Other significant markets include Indonesia ($420.7 million) and the United Arab Emirates ($375.0 million). These top five partners, including Malaysia and Kenya, represent a diverse geographical reach across Asia and Africa for Pakistani products.

Kazakhstan leads as the fastest-growing emerging market with a growth rate of 1.58, followed closely by the Philippines at 1.23. While Afghanistan and Indonesia remain high-value partners in absolute terms, the rapid acceleration in Central Asian and Southeast Asian markets suggests significant new opportunities for strategic trade expansion.

ir 64 rice (HS 100630) dominates the export portfolio, contributing a massive $3.25 billion in 2024. Other rice variants, including broken and brown rice, also show strong performance. Together with yellow maize and fresh onions, these five products form the core of the sector's high-value agricultural exports.