Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP)

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Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

Agro & Food Division

The Agro and Food Division of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is a specialized department dedicated to promoting the growth and development of Pakistan’s agro-food sector.

Key Functions:

  • Export Promotion: The division plays a crucial role in promoting the export of Pakistani agro-food products to international markets. This includes market research, identifying potential export destinations, organizing trade delegations, and participating in international trade fairs.
  • Market Access: The division works to address trade barriers and facilitate market access for Pakistani agro-food products in international markets. This involves negotiating market access agreements, addressing sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, and resolving trade disputes.
  • Capacity Building: The division provides training and capacity-building programs to exporters, including workshops on quality control, packaging, and international standards.
  • Investment Promotion: The division also focuses on attracting foreign investment in the agro-food sector by highlighting investment opportunities and providing support to foreign investors.
  • Policy Advocacy: The division advocates for policies that support the growth and development of the agro-food sector, such as improved infrastructure, access to finance, and research and development.

Key Objectives:

  • Increase the volume and value of Pakistan’s agro-food exports.
  • Enhance the competitiveness of Pakistani agro-food products in international markets.
  • Promote the development of value-added agro-food products.
  • Create employment opportunities in the agro-food sector.
  • Contribute to the economic growth and development of Pakistan.

The Agro and Food Division of TDAP is a vital player in promoting the growth and development of Pakistan’s agro-food sector and enhancing its competitiveness in the global market.

Exports Outlook

24 % GDP

Contribution from Agriculture sector

source: Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-2024

US$ 8.02 billion

Export of Agro Food

Source PBS

20.67% value addition

(wheat, rice, sugarcane, maize and cotton)

source: Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-2024

Exports Outlook For the Year 2023-2024

3,884 M $

Rice

507 M $

Meat

410 M$

Oil Seeds

406 M $

Fish

399 M $

Vegetables

333 M $

Fruits

89.13 M $

Spices

77 M $

Tobacco

Provisional combined monthly data of PRAL

Links to Relevant Associations

Numb#Tittle Websites Links
1Rice Exporters association of pakistan (REAP)
2Pakistan Fisheries Exporters Association
3Pakistan Agriculture & Dairy Farmers Association
4Pakistan Dairy Association
5All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association
6All Pakistan Dry Fruit Importers & Exporters Association
7Pakistan Sugar Mills Association
8Rice presentation for Larkana
kenya
China
Afghanistan
UAE
Saudi arabia

Government Departments Links

Department of Plant Protection
Animal Quarantine Department

Exhibitions

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), which is continuation of erstwhile Export Promotion Bureau, is a premier government agency mandated to develop programs and projects directed at maximum exploitation of the available export market access to the country.

Exhibition Calendar
Guidelines for Participation
Market Access

Product Details Sesame & Maize

Seasme
Maize

Other Activities

Product Research Report

Market Intelligence Report on Kinnow
Potential of Rice Export in Turkish Market - by T&I Section Istanbul
Potential of Potato Exports
Product Report on Salt
Series of Rice Awareness Seminar
Post Event Report Gulf Food
Cover Letter of Rice
Rice 2020
Wheat, Meslin, & Flour
Sugar
Meat 2019
Sea Food
Dates
Rice
Honey
Kinnow
Potential Markets of Rice
Post Harvest Losses of Rice
Potatoes
Seasme Seeds Market Intelligence Report 2024
Dates- Production, Consumption & Exports Potential
Exploring Potential of Dates Export from Pakistan-2022
Exploring Potential of Rice Exports from Pakistan
Export Enhancement Strategy - Malaysia
Fisheries-Potential of Pakistan
Kinnow Market Intelligence Report
Mango Market Intelligence Report Mango 2024
Market Intelleigance Report-Belgium
Market Intelligence_Report_Potato, 2024- Russia
Palm-Oil-For-Pakistan-–-A-Burden-Or-Breather
Potato Market Intelligence Report 2024-Kazkhastan
Potato-2022
Rice Market Intelligence Report 2024