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.