Pakistan’s exports of flours and meals of fish, used in animal feeding have shown a notable increase of 17% in the first eight months of 2025. Gwadar Pro quoting the recent trade data of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) stated, "from January to August this year, Pakistan exported goods worth $25.19 million in this category to China, compared to $21.56 million during the same period in 2024.

Pakistan exported 23,012.01 tons of Flours meals of fish, used in animal feeding in the first eight months of 2025 while in the same period of 2024, it was 18,63.415 tons. This year's average price was one dollar per KG which is very competitive compared to neighboring countries, according to GACC.

Analysts attribute this increase to stronger trade relations between the two countries, with both governments focusing on expanding bilateral commerce in the food and agricultural sectors. Experts believe that the continued growth in exports can be linked to Pakistan’s competitive pricing and the rising global demand for high-protein products, including meat and seafood. China’s vast market and expanding consumer base are playing a crucial role in boosting demand for such products.

They further added that Pakistani enterprises are regularly participating in exhibitions and trade fairs in China, as both nations look to further strengthen their economic ties, this uptick in exports not only reflects Pakistan’s growing presence in China’s food import market but also signals positive trends in bilateral trade, which is expected to continue expanding in the coming months.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China