Pakistan-Zambia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $77.60M total volume •Pakistan deficit: $77.60M

PakistanZambia

$0

Exports (2023)

ZambiaPakistan

$77.60M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$77.60M

Deficit for Pakistan

Total Trade

$77.60M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Pakistan and Zambia. Green line shows exports from Pakistan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Pakistan-Zambia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

PakistanZambia Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$9.51M
Infinity% of exports
2Cereals: rice, broken
$5.68M
Infinity% of exports
3Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 130kW
$1.64M
Infinity% of exports
4Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power not exceeding 18kW
$720,584
Infinity% of exports
5Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink
$482,739
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Pakistan's export portfolio to Zambia demonstrates strategic specialization, with clothing: worn, and other worn articles representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ZambiaPakistan Imports

$77.60M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
43.3% concentration
1Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
$33.58M
43.3% of imports
2Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese
$22.87M
29.5% of imports
3Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$11.70M
15.1% of imports
4Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$7.48M
9.6% of imports
5Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon
$1.70M
2.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Pakistan's import pattern from Zambia reveals significant dependencyin copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Pakistan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingclothing: worn, and other worn articles to Zambia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $77.60M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Pakistan-Zambia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $77.60 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Pakistan maintains a deficit of $77.60 million
  • Export Focus: Pakistan's primary exports include clothing: worn, and other worn articles, cereals: rice, broken, tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 75kw but not exceeding 130kw
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Zambia include copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese, soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $77.60M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Pakistan leveraging its comparative advantages in clothing: worn, and other worn articles.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Pakistan's specialization in clothing: worn, and other worn articlescomplements Zambia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $77.60M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $77.60M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $77.60 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in clothing: worn, and other worn articles and copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Pakistan's trade deficit of $77.60 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in cereals: rice, broken present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in clothing: worn, and other worn articles may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Pakistan and Zambia represents a total trade volume of $77.60 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Pakistan, with imports exceeding exportsby $77.60 million.

Export Strengths

Pakistan's exports to Zambia total $0.00, with competitive advantages in clothing: worn, and other worn articles, representing $9.51M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Zambia amount to $77.60 million, highlighting economic interdependence in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, with Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes comprising43.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Pakistan's strategic sourcing from Zambia. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023