New investments must contribute to value addition, improving linkages

Non-tariff barriers in importing countries, however, pose a challenge to exports

Policymakers should seek trade policies that remove any negative impact.

Pakistan’s trade statistics reveal new trends about exports

Relief packages have been announced in the past but have failed to reverse declining exports

Pakistan can draw several advantages including converting intermediate goods into consumer goods within the country

Expected outlook not promising as reported by SBP report

They are heavily concentrated in mineral products, followed by machinery, iron and steel

Share of consumer goods minimal, bilateral trade largely comprises raw material

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is just one piece of the puzzle