Pakistan-Africa Trade Opportunity
$3.5B
$20B+
15%
8
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Untapped Potential in African Markets
Discover the massive opportunities waiting for Pakistani exporters across key African sectors
Rice, Wheat, Fruits & Processed Foods
Target: Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt
Demand
Africa imports over $35 billion worth of food annually, with growing demand for quality rice, wheat, and processed foods. Rising middle class and population growth create massive opportunities.
Advantage
Pakistan is among the world's top rice exporters with competitive pricing, high-quality Basmati varieties, and strong agricultural infrastructure. Geographic proximity ensures faster delivery and lower shipping costs.
$35B+
Market Size
8% YoY
Import Growth
15+
Target Markets
"African food import demand is projected to reach $110 billion by 2025, creating unprecedented opportunities for Pakistani exporters."
Medical Equipment & Surgical Tools
Target: Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt
Demand
Africa's healthcare sector is expanding rapidly with $259 billion market size by 2030. Critical shortage of quality surgical instruments and medical equipment across public and private hospitals.
Advantage
Pakistan's Sialkot cluster produces 20% of global surgical instruments with CE, FDA certifications. Superior quality-to-price ratio compared to European suppliers makes Pakistani products highly competitive.
$259B
Market Value
20%
Pakistan's Share
12%+
Annual Growth
"African healthcare infrastructure investments exceeding $50 billion create sustained demand for quality surgical instruments and medical equipment."
Shoes, Leather Products & Accessories
Target: Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt
Demand
Africa's footwear market is valued at $6.5 billion, with only 15% local production. A growing urban population and rising disposable incomes drive demand for quality, affordable footwear.
Advantage
Pakistan's leather and footwear industry offers premium quality at competitive prices with established manufacturing expertise. Strong production capacity can meet large-scale African demand.
$6.5B
Market Size
85%
Import Dependency
10% YoY
Growth Rate
"With 85% import dependency and growing fashion-conscious youth population, African footwear market presents exceptional opportunities for Pakistani manufacturers."
INDUSTRIES
Sectors We Serve
Specialized expertise across Pakistan's key manufacturing and export sectors
Textiles & Garments
High-quality fabrics, ready-made garments, and home textiles
40% of exports
Agriculture & Food
Rice, wheat, fruits, vegetables, and processed foods
25% of exports
Pharmaceuticals
Generic medicines, surgical instruments, and medical equipment
15% of exports
Construction Materials
Cement, tiles, marble, and building supplies
12% of exports
Technology & Electronics
IT services, software, and electronic components
8% of exports
Leather & Sports Goods
Leather products, sports equipment, and accessories
5% of exports
EAC MARKET REACH
East African Community (EAC) Countries
Focus on the 8-member East African Community - a unified market of 300M+ people with streamlined trade regulations
Kenya
Nairobi
Population
54M+
GDP
$110B
EAC headquarters & regional trade hub
Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
Population
67 M+
GDP
$85 B
Largest EAC economy by population
Uganda
Kampala
Population
49 M+
GDP
$64 B
Landlocked strategic location
DR Congo
Kinshasa
Population
102 M+
GDP
$55 ~ $70 B
Largest EAC market by resources
Rwanda
Kigali
Population
14 M+
GDP
$14 B
Business-friendly & fastest reforms
Burundi
Gitega
Population
13 M+
GDP
$3 B
Emerging market potential
South Sudan
Juba
Population
12 M+
GDP
$12 B
Resource-rich emerging economy
Somalia
Mogadishu
Population
17 M+
GDP
$7.6 ~ 13 B
Strategic coastal access
Expanding Across 25+ African Nations
Beyond our primary markets, we facilitate trade with Ghana, Uganda, Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and many more.
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