Trading Partner Portal: Pakistan
Trade Overview
Pakistan is a south Asian, mixed economy country, bordering the Arabian Sea with India to the east, China to the north, and Iran and Afghanistan to the west.
The land-area of what is modern-day Pakistan is one of the oldest land areas of human activity, with the earliest civilizations settling there almost 5,000 years ago. Pakistan’s total population is roughly 255.22 million, with GDP totaling $407.31 billion in 2025. World Bank
It is a mostly hot, dry desert, with its northern area having colder temperatures, and the northeast being more temperate. It notably has extensive natural gas reserves, mineral deposits and arable land. Its most notable economic industries are textiles, food processing, paper products, fertilizers, and construction materials. Britannica
U.S. – Pakistan Trade
The U.S. is one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners and continues to be one of the country’s largest sources of foreign direct investment. Two-way trade in goods between the two countries totaled $8.72 billion in 2025, with total exports from the U.S. to Pakistan being $3.30 billion. Top exports included agricultural products ($1.58 billion), waste and scrap ($436 million), transportation equipment ($231 million), oil and gas ($208 million), and non-electrical machinery ($167 million). U.S. Department of Commerce
Imports from Pakistan to the U.S. totaled $5.42 billion in this same year. Top imports were apparel and accessories ($2.55 billion), textile mill products ($1.46 billion), miscellaneous manufactures ($419 million), textiles and fabrics ($190 million), and processed foods ($176 million).
Pakistan – California Trade
California is a top goods exporter to Pakistan, with California being the number five exporter to Pakistan out of all U.S. states in 2025. California exported a total of $242 million to Pakistan, with non-electrical machinery being the top export at $87 million. This was followed by agricultural products ($62 million), waste and scrap ($36 million), transportation equipment ($17 million), and computer & electronic products ($10 million).
California is a top importer of Pakistani products. In 2025, California imported $568 million in goods, with the top import being apparel & accessories ($212 million), textile mill products ($157 million), chemicals ($65 million), miscellaneous manufactures ($52 million), and processed foods ($20 million).
CalChamber Resources
- Consulate General of Pakistan – LA
- Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- U.S. State Department – Pakistan
- International Trade FAQs