Pakistan’s copper exports to China have crossed $1 billion within the first eight months of FY2025-26, marking a strong rise in the country’s processed metals trade. The growth highlights increasing international demand for value-added copper products and signals a shift toward higher industrial export earnings driven by refined and semi-processed materials.
According to customs export data, total copper exports reached more than $1.30 billion between July and February of the current fiscal year. Out of this total, copper ingots alone contributed $1.02 billion, while other copper-related products added around $280 million, showing strong concentration of exports in processed metal categories.
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Furthermore, monthly export trends showed a sharp upward trajectory as copper ingot shipments surged from $52.894 million in July 2025 to $393.126 million in March. This nearly six-fold increase reflects rapid expansion in production capacity, export demand and improved processing activity within Pakistan’s metals industry.
Industry sources reported that Pakistani copper exports are not only limited to China but are also reaching markets such as the United States and Canada. This diversification indicates growing global acceptance of Pakistan’s processed and recycled copper products in competitive international commodity markets.
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In addition, analysts attributed the export growth to the Export Facilitation Scheme (Export Facilitation Scheme), which has helped streamline procedures and support value-added trade in recycled metals. Under S.R.O. 1435(I)/2025 issued by the Federal Board of Revenue, taxes are collected at import stage while locally processed copper is exported under a regulated system.
Finally, industry stakeholders believe the current policy environment has encouraged formalisation of trade, reduced undocumented activity and strengthened local value addition. Experts estimate that if the existing framework continues, Pakistan’s copper exports could rise to between $2 billion and $3 billion in the coming years, further boosting industrial output and export revenues.