Pakistan
U.S. Trade with Pakistan in 2022
Export Market Rank
#22 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.42 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.37 Billion
Compound Average Growth
13.4% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Pakistan in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | $998.31 Million | 409,188 | $462.9 Million | 440% |
| Soybeans | $238.21 Million | 401,190 | $335.13 Million | --- |
| Planting Seeds | $41.72 Million | 15,808 | $37.91 Million | 12% |
| Tree Nuts | $40.34 Million | 9,611 | $33.64 Million | 312% |
| Forest Products | $35.29 Million | --- | $46.8 Million | 17% |
| Dairy Products | $14.3 Million | 9,106 | $35.44 Million | -62% |
| Live Animals | $12.93 Million | --- | $7.18 Million | 406% |
| Essential Oils | $6.72 Million | 174 | $6.9 Million | 21% |
| Pulses | $6.71 Million | 6,187 | $17.47 Million | -21% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $4.05 Million | 383 | $3.4 Million | -3% |
Data and Analysis
No significant changes are made to the cotton supply and demand outlook. The 2023/24 cotton production forecast is unchanged at 6.5 million bales, total use is 10 million bales, and the import forecast remains 4.2 million bales.
The Department of Plant Protection (DPP) stopped imports of genetically engineered (GE) soybeans and canola in late October 2022. DPP said that importers needed an import license from the Ministry of Climate Change (MOCC).
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a legume full of protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and are relatively low in calories. Chickpeas are used in many Indian and Mediterranean dishes. Australia, India, and Canada are the top three chickpea exporters accounting for more than 40 percent of the world’s exports in 2022. Pakistan is the largest importer, followed by the European Union, Bangladesh, and Turkey.
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 352,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to Pakistan - 55,000 MT for delivery during MY 2021/2022 and 297,000 MT for delivery during MY 2022/2023.
Export Sales Announcement
Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China, Pakistan, and Unknown Destinations
WASHINGTON, September 21, 2020—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Export sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2020/2021 marketing year; Export sales of 132,000...
WASHINGTON, Jul. 18, 2018—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 199,500 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Pakistan during the 2018/2019 marketing year. The marketing year for soybeans began Sept. 1...