Pakistan Products List in India: Check the Updated list

Trade between India and Pakistan, two neighbouring yet often diplomatically strained countries, has always been limited but significant. Historically, trade has remained a small portion of either country’s global commerce, primarily due to political tensions, but certain categories of goods have consistently been exported from Pakistan to India.

Before the trade relationship was effectively suspended after the Pulwama attack in 2019, and further impacted by the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan exported several key commodities to India. Understanding this list gives insight into regional economic dependencies and the potential for normalization if ties improve in the future.

Key Products Exported by Pakistan to India

1. Cement and Building Materials

Cement has historically been one of Pakistan’s top exports to India. Due to its proximity and cost-effectiveness, Indian importers sourced Pakistani cement especially for use in northern Indian states such as Punjab and Rajasthan.

• Pakistan’s cement was known for being comparatively cheaper, leading to high demand in the Indian construction sector during periods of trade normalization.

2. Raw Materials for Textiles

India, despite being a textile hub, has imported specific textile raw materials from Pakistan, particularly:

• Raw cotton
• Cotton yarn
• Silk waste

These materials were used by Indian manufacturers to produce fabrics, garments, and home furnishings. Pakistan’s surplus in cotton production made it a convenient source, especially when domestic supply in India fluctuated due to droughts or other agricultural factors.

3. Fruits and Agricultural Produce

Pakistan’s agro-climatic conditions allow it to produce a variety of fruits and food items that have found markets across the border in India.

Some key items include:

• Dates (especially from Sindh and Balochistan)
• Mangoes (such as Sindhri and Chaunsa varieties)
• Onions and tomatoes, during periods of Indian domestic shortages
• Dry fruits from Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

These products were especially popular in border states and during festive seasons.

4. Chemicals and Industrial Products

Though limited in scale, Pakistan exported certain chemical and industrial items, including:

• Tanned leather
• Rock salt and gypsum
• Calcium carbonate and basic industrial chemicals used in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals

These were mostly imported by small-scale industries in India, particularly those operating in textiles, dyes, and chemical production.

5. Sports Goods and Surgical Instruments

Pakistan, particularly the city of Sialkot, is globally known for manufacturing high-quality sports goods and surgical instruments.

• Cricket bats, balls, gloves, and accessories were exported to India.
• Surgical tools, although limited in volume, were occasionally purchased by Indian traders due to their affordability and quality.

This trade was often facilitated through private traders and importers, mostly in the north Indian markets.

Trade Figures and Historical Context

Before bilateral trade was suspended in August 2019, Pakistan’s exports to India amounted to approximately USD 500 million per year, while India’s exports to Pakistan were worth over USD 2 billion.

This imbalance showed India’s greater trade leverage, but Pakistan’s niche exports were still economically relevant in specific sectors.

The Wagah-Attari border served as the main land route for trade, with additional movement via sea (Mumbai–Karachi) and air cargo services.

Current Status of Trade (2024–2025)

Since the revocation of Article 370 and rising political tensions, especially after incidents like the Pulwama and Pahalgam attacks, formal trade between India and Pakistan has been fully suspended. Both countries have:

• Withdrawn Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status
• Imposed high import duties or complete bans
• Cut off land border trade via the Attari-Wagah checkpoint

As of 2025, only humanitarian or essential goods may be permitted under exceptional circumstances, and even those on a case-by-case basis.