Pakistan
U.S. Trade with Pakistan in 2022
Export Market Rank
#22 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.43 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.37 Billion
Compound Average Growth
13.5% (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 | $1.01 Billion | 415,448 | $464.45 Million | 449% |
| Soybeans | $238.21 Million | 401,190 | $335.13 Million | --- |
| Planting Seeds | $41.73 Million | 15,827 | $37.91 Million | 12% |
| Tree Nuts | $40.34 Million | 9,611 | $33.63 Million | 312% |
| Forest Products | $35.51 Million | --- | $46.83 Million | 17% |
| Dairy Products | $15.01 Million | 9,584 | $35.52 Million | -60% |
| Live Animals | $12.93 Million | --- | $7.18 Million | 406% |
| Essential Oils | $6.72 Million | 174 | $6.9 Million | 21% |
| Pulses | $6.64 Million | 6,118 | $17.46 Million | -22% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $4.12 Million | 464 | $3.4 Million | -1% |
Data and Analysis
Due to the recent ban on genetically engineered (GE) commodity imports, the 2022/23 soybean import forecast is reduced from 2.5 to 1.2 million tons. With the lower expected soybean imports, 2022/23 crush and soybean meal output is reduced accordingly.
The 2022/23 cotton import forecast is reduced from 5 to 4.5 million bales due to the problems importers are facing in financing imports. Since December 2022, Pakistan’s shortage of dollars has hindered cotton importers’ ability to fulfill payment...
Pakistan is the 25th largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural-related products, with U.S. exports surpassing $1.3 billion in 2021. The top U.S. exports to Pakistan were cotton, soybeans, pulses, tree nuts, dairy products, planting seeds, dairy cattle, and forestry products.
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.
September 21, 2020
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...