Pakistan’s exports of fish flours and meals to China saw a 27% year-on-year increase in the first half of 2025, reflecting rising demand and the country’s growing competitiveness in the Chinese animal feed market.
Data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) revealed that between January and June 2025, Pakistan exported 25.13 million kilograms of fish flours and meals to China, earning $23.75 million, up from $18.70 million during the same period last year.
According to Owais Mir, an industry expert, Pakistan’s competitive pricing has been central to this growth. At an average export price of just $0.95 per kilogram, Pakistan remained among the most cost-effective suppliers to China. In comparison, Denmark offered fish meal at nearly double the price, $1.88 per kilogram, though its total exports stood at just $2.89 million during the same period.
The demand for protein-rich, affordable animal feed continues to rise in China, and Pakistan is well-positioned to benefit from this trend due to its strategic location, competitive pricing, and strengthening trade links with Beijing.
Experts believe this export growth reflects deeper agricultural and marine cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), especially as both sides work to expand trade through sustainable and quality-driven practices.
With the momentum building, Pakistan’s fish meal industry is poised to play a more prominent role in the regional feed supply chain, provided it maintains high standards and leverages the opportunities presented by the expanding China-Pakistan trade corridor.
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