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Pakistan Seafood Exports to China Hit $153 Million as Sardines, Frozen Fish Drive Gains

Improved cold‑chain access via China’s Green Channel under CPEC is credited with lifting shipments.

Overview

  • Latest reports place the $153 million total in the first three quarters of 2025, though earlier coverage cited the first quarter, reflecting an unresolved timing discrepancy.
  • Frozen fish led the increase at $40.10 million on 21.83 million kilograms, with fresh or chilled crab at $25.68 million and frozen cuttlefish at $20.29 million.
  • Frozen sardines and related small pelagics jumped to $11.24 million on 18.39 million kilograms, making Pakistan China’s top supplier in that category ahead of Russia ($8.39 million) and Indonesia ($1.33 million).
  • Trade officials highlight a Green Channel at Chinese airports that helps iced and frozen seafood reach consumers within 48 hours, supporting quality and value.
  • The figures come from Chinese customs data reported by China Economic Net and Pakistani media, which link the gains to deeper fisheries cooperation under CPEC.