China is one of the largest manufacturers of different kinds of products in the world, ranging from textiles to electronics. It offers economical prices and a good variety of quality for importers. Therefore, China remains one of the most, if not the most, attractive country to source and import products from for their businesses.
China’s products many different advantages for the importers. One, higher profit margins through lower costs of goods sold. Two, a higher quality which means more businesses become more competitive at a relatively lower cost. Three, due to excellent and warm China-Pakistan relations, importers in Pakistan enjoy many duty-free and barrier-free imports from China.
In this article, we discuss and highlight the best products you can import from China to Pakistan. We also discuss other aspects as well.
Home Décor & Furniture
Furniture, home décor, and office items are products that absolutely everyone needs and there is significant demand for such products. Below are some best products you can import from China to Pakistan:
- Home furniture;
- Outdoor furniture;
- Office furniture;
- Business furniture;
- Office supplies;
- Desk decorations;
- Stationary.
Toys & Kids Products
Because the population is exploding at a steady rate in Pakistan, so is the demand for toys and kids’ products. Therefore, it is a very profitable product to import and get into; the market never saturated and remains in the growth phase, at least in Pakistan. Some are of the products you can import are:
- Remote-controlled toys;
- Baby carts;
- Baby clothing and apparel;
- Toys and games;
- Inflatable play equipment;
- Nipple bottles;
- Utensils, plates, and spoons for feeding kids.
Pet Supplies
This is another very profitable market to get into. Pet owners want to ensure that their pet remains healthy and happy and the supplies offered to them improve the lives of their pets, therefore, it is a growing market especially in Pakistan as people continue to adopt more pets. Some of these pet supplies are:
- Pet Dental Care;
- Pet Beds;
- Cat Litter Mats;
- Dog Harness;
- Car Seats for Pets;
- Pet Food.
Clothing and apparel
The clothing and apparel market in Pakistan has seen and is to see massive growth in terms of demand. This is due to increasing incomes, the influence of social media and e-commerce, and globalisation. Therefore, it is a very good market to tap into. Some of the products you can import from China are:
- Leather jackets
- Denim jeans
- Sweatshirts & hoodies
- Undergarments
- Others.
Electronics
China is famous for economically priced and top-quality electronics and it dominates the entire global electronic market. Pakistan is seeing a massive increase in the demand for electronics due to rising income levels. Electronic products you can import are:
- Mobile phones & accessories;
- Car electronics;
- Computer parts and electronics;
- Laptops;
- Desktop PCs;
- Office electronic supplies.
| BEST PRODUCTS TO IMPORT FROM CHINA TO PAKISTAN | |
| Electronics | A/C parts |
| Automobile parts | Furniture |
| Garments, Clothing, and Apparel | Home accessories |
| Raw materials for textile | Dyes & chemicals |
| Plastic products | Sports equipment |
Bear in mind the list above is indicative and there are potentially thousands of products that are very suitable to be imported into Pakistan. Please contact us for further guidance.
While there are thousands of best products to import from China to Pakistan, many other factors are important such as supplier quality, cost & prices, and logistics. Uniway Sourcing will be there to clear out your concerns regarding this and ensure that your business performance objectives and profit margins are achieved.
Duty-free import items from China to Pakistan
China and Pakistan’s strategic economic relationship and cooperation have grown rapidly over the years especially after the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and One Belt One Road Initiative (BRI). China is Pakistan’s largest trading partner and invests heavily in the country in the infrastructure and other main sectors. In fact, during 2018, the trade between the countries was worth to be a staggering 18 US billion dollars.
A free trade agreement is a treaty to reduce trade barriers between two or more countries. Under a free trade agreement, goods and services can be imported or exported while facing little to no barriers such as tariffs, duties, quotas, or subsidies.
China and Pakistan entered a free trade agreement in 2006 and was made effective in 2007. The countries saw significant increases in trade under the new agreement. In 2013, the trade made was worth 13 billion US dollars and ballooned up to 20 billion US dollars in 2017 when both countries entered into further agreements.
The free trade agreement has entered the second phase in January 2020 with further lower tariffs and trade barriers. This will promote more trade between the two brotherly nations. What does this all mean for an importer/business? This free trade agreement offers numerous advantages to an importer in Pakistan.
One, the reduction of tariffs and duties means that the cost of goods sold for businesses will be lower when importing from China to Pakistan. This means that the importer enjoys higher profit margins and can become more competitive in the market relative to others.
Two, due to the free trade agreement, other barriers in trade between China and Pakistan will be diminished and addressed. This will make the entire process of importing much easier for the importer/business, saving costs and time.
Overall, it is a piece of great news for importers in Pakistan. The free trade agreement has entered into even an advanced phase which offers even more concessions in terms of tariffs which is a piece of further good news for the businesses in Pakistan importing from China to Pakistan.
| TABLE OF DUTY-FREE ITEMS FROM CHINA TO PAKISTAN | |
| Pure Breeding Animals | Energy-saving lamps |
| Goat Meat | Fruits |
| Fish | Salt |
| Dairy Items | Chemicals |
| Tea | Flooring Panels |
| Rice | Certain Type of Fabrics |
| Beverages | Turf for Sport Fields |
| Gold and Silver | Ceramic Pipes |
| Fibres | Electronic Calculators |
| Vehicle Parts | Clothing Accessories |
| Communication Equipment | Types of Paper |
| Cameras | Types of Hat |
In the table above, we list some of the duty-free items that can be imported from China to Pakistan under SRO 1640(I)/2019 of the Ministry of Finance and FBR Pakistan. Please bear in mind that the list is indicative, and the total number of items is 6,786. Please contact us for further guidance and assistance.