Pakistan has earned around $40 million from kinnow exports during a 45-day peak export period covering December and the first half of January 2026, despite the closure of the Afghan market.
The performance shows that the country’s citrus sector has managed to stay strong even under regional trade pressure.
According to a statement from the Press Information Department (PID), export volumes remained steady throughout December and continued at a strong pace during the first 15 days of January.
Officials described this as an encouraging sign at a time when traditional trade routes have faced disruptions.
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan praised the combined efforts of the Ministry of Commerce, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Pakistan’s trade missions abroad, exporters, growers and logistics partners.
He said the strong results reflected close coordination and a shared commitment to keeping exports moving.
He also commended officers and stakeholders for maintaining competitiveness in difficult conditions.
Officials said the good performance came due to focused market outreach, better trade facilitation and close engagement with exporters.
Under the commerce minister’s guidance, special attention was given to expanding access to markets in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other non-traditional destinations.
At the same time strict compliance with international quality and phytosanitary standards was ensured.
After the shutdown of trade routes to Afghanistan once a major buyer of Pakistani kinnow, exports were redirected mainly towards Gulf and Southeast Asian markets.
This shift highlights Pakistan’s growing ability to diversify export destinations and keep its agricultural trade resilient despite changing regional conditions.
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