The Vietnam Trade Office in Pakistan provides the Pakistan Market Bulletin for January 2025, offering valuable trade and industry updates for Vietnamese businesses and readers interested in this market.
1. Vietnam–Pakistan Bilateral Trade Performance
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Export Overview
In December 2024, Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan reached USD 51,002,397, a 3% decline compared to November 2024.
For the entire year of 2024, Vietnam’s exports to Pakistan totaled USD 522,377,399, marking a 35% increase year-on-year.
Import Overview
In the same month, Vietnam’s imports from Pakistan amounted to USD 20,485,710, a 26% increase compared to November 2024.
Cumulatively, Vietnam imported USD 327,657,903 worth of goods from Pakistan in 2024, up 2.8% over the previous year.
2. Pakistan’s Industrial and Manufacturing Output (December 2024)
According to data from Pakistan’s national statistics agencies, industrial production in December 2024 recorded mixed performance across major sectors:
| Sector | Change (%) |
|---|---|
| Textile Manufacturing | +1.42 |
| Coal and Petroleum | +9.10 |
| Pharmaceuticals | +1.71 |
| Electronics | −14.18 |
| Non-metallic Minerals | −10.24 |
| Iron & Steel Products | −11.27 |
| Food Processing | −6.07 |
| Paper | +3.96 |
| Automobile Production | +47.72 |
| Chemicals | −5.42 |
| Rubber Products | +2.55 |
| Wood Products | −8.40 |
| Tobacco | −26.14 |
| Transport Equipment | +39.48 |
The significant growth in automotive and transport equipment sectors reflects ongoing recovery in industrial activity, supported by policy incentives and domestic demand.
3. Agriculture Sector: Mechanization and Productivity Gains
Agricultural productivity in Pakistan is expected to improve further due to government initiatives and increased investment in farm mechanization.
For the 2024–2025 winter (Rabi) crop season, wheat has been cultivated over 22.07 million acres, with an expected output of 27.9 million tons.
Government programs have been instrumental in:
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Providing improved seed varieties,
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Expanding agricultural credit,
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Supporting access to farm machinery and fertilizers.
Between July–November FY2025, agricultural credit disbursement rose to PKR 925.7 billion, up 8.5% from PKR 853 billion during the same period last year, toward an annual target of PKR 2.57 trillion.
Meanwhile, imports of agricultural machinery and equipment surged by 42.5%, reaching USD 69.2 million between July–January FY2025, indicating Pakistan’s strong push for farm mechanization.
4. Fertilizer Consumption During Rabi 2024–2025
Fertilizer usage in Pakistan has also seen substantial growth:
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Urea consumption: 2.449 million tons (+6% YoY)
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DAP consumption: 758,000 tons (+17.7% YoY)
This increase reflects favorable agricultural conditions and higher government support for input supply chains.
5. Market Outlook for Vietnamese Businesses
With positive signals from both industrial production and agricultural reforms, Pakistan presents promising trade opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises in 2025 — particularly in:
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Agro-machinery and fertilizer supply,
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Textiles and garment materials,
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Food products and coffee exports,
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Rubber and industrial materials.
The Vietnam Trade Office in Pakistan encourages Vietnamese exporters and investors to closely monitor market developments and capitalize on the growing bilateral trade momentum between the two nations.