Pakistans exports to South Africa include cements, bed & table

linens, woven fabric of synthetic staple & cotton fabrics, leather &
leather garments and electro medical apparatus etc. Pakistani
textiles, textile made-ups, pharmaceuticals, rice, fruits, surgical
goods, sports goods, furniture, precious stones have a huge
potential in South Africa therefore Pakistani businessmen should
avail opportunities in these areas.

The marble and mining sector of the province has the potential of huge investment.
There are currently nearly 900 prospecting licenses and about 430 mining leases
granted in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Industrial rocks and minerals account for just
over half the licenses, with dimensional stone accounting for nearly one third.
However marble mining through blasting results in wastage of about 45 percent.
Investment in latest machinery, quarrying equipment, transportation, cutting and
polishing offers unique opportunity in the province.

Pakistan has become carpet exporting country over the years. The total exports
of carpets in 2012-13 stands at PKR 11.4 billion. There are multitudes of
reasons for this decline however; public and private investment in training
institutions, better marketing and designs development are profitable
opportunities. Same kind of investment in development of handicrafts and their
exports to western countries will likely to be a viable venture

Furniture is yet another area for investment in KPK. The region is exporting US
$ 12 million worth of furniture annually which includes mainly wooden
furniture representing four main styles, namely antique reproduction, Mughal,
modern (Italian), and oriental styles. The region has number of furniture
factories exporting their produces across the globe. There are around 27
furniture factories, apart from small workshops in Peshawar and number of

others in Dir and Abbotabad. Investment in Sheesham forest management,

modern seasoning plant and designers furniture producing units is highly
feasible in the province and can ably accrue high returns on investment.

Carpet & Rugs

Over the years Pakistans has become carpet exporting country but witnessed
decline in recent past years. Total exports of carpets in 2012-13 stands at
PKR 11.4 billion. There are multitudes of reasons for this decline however;
public and private investment in training institutions, better marketing and
designs development are profitable opportunities. Same kind of investment in
development of handicrafts and their exports to western countries will likely
to be a viable venture

7.

Furniture
Pakistans furniture industry is exporting annually around US$12 million
worth of mainly wooden furniture representing four main styles, namely
antique reproduction, mughal, modern (Italian), and oriental styles. The
region has number of furniture factories exporting their produces across the
globe. There are around 27 furniture factories, apart from small workshops
in Peshawar and number of others in Dir and Abbotabad. Investment in
Sheesham forest management, modern seasoning plant and designers
furniture producing units is highly feasible in the province and can ably
accrue high returns on investment.

Malaysian exports to Pakistan remain $1.2 billion while Pakistani

exports to Malaysia stands at $233 million, which shows the
balance of trade is totally in favour of Malaysia. The top 10 items

amounted to 86% of Pakistans total exports to Malaysia consisted

mainly of Cereals (Rice), Cotton, textiles, articles of apparel and
Fish. Meanwhile, the top 10 items imported by Pakistan from
Malaysia contributed to 85% of total imports from Malaysia. These
consisted mainly of Palm Oil (52% of total imports), Machinery
(7.82% of total imports) and Mineral fuels (7.31% of total
imports). Pakistan is the major importers of palm oil from
Malaysia. One of the major constraint in import of Crude Palm Oil
(CPO) from Malaysia is the imposition of Export Duty on CPO by
Malaysian Government, as a result of which, the volume of
imports of Palm Oil products from Malaysia has come down to
about 27%. The remaining 73% import is being made from
Indonesia.

The main export items from Pakistan to South Korea are cotton yarn, fabrics,
leather goods, sport goods, fish and chemicals. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
produces and exports variety of fruits mainly comprising Apple, dates and
Kino etc. Korean experts can provide technical assistance in the preservation
and food packaging to our local industries. Even a Joint Venture with Korean
firms can help boost our bilateral trade. Similarly Pakistan with skilled labour,
low overhead costs and attractive incentives, such as an exclusive PakistanKorea industrial export zone for Korean firms, tax exemption and preferential
treatment, can be an ideal destination for future Korean investment and
relocation of the Korean industry. Through Pakistan, the Korean firms can reexport products to central Asian and Middle East markets conveniently.