Pakistan is a South Asian country with a coastline that stretches along the Arabian Sea and borders China, India, Afghanistan, and Iran. Islamabad serves as its capital. Pakistan's GDP was around USD 410.96 billion in FY 2024. As per Pakistan export data, with a total export value of nearly USD 32.44 billion in 2024, Pakistan is ranked roughly 33rd in the world. With USD 9.28 billion (28.6%) in exports, textiles continue to be its largest export industry, particularly clothing items. The United States is its primary export market, with China and the United Kingdom coming in second and third.
With the help of robust exports of clothing, agricultural products, and new IT/products, Pakistan's export mix is mostly driven by textiles. Access to important markets is expanded via trade agreements such as GSP+ and CAFTA.