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
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Websites Links
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Rice Exporters association of pakistan (REAP)
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Pakistan Fisheries Exporters Association
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Pakistan Agriculture & Dairy Farmers Association
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Pakistan Dairy Association
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All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association
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All Pakistan Dry Fruit Importers & Exporters Association
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Pakistan Sugar Mills Association
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Rice 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
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