BEIJING: Pakistan’s export of base metal tools, implements, and cutlery to China rose by two percent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching $5.67 million compared with $5.56 million in the same period last year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), as reported by China Economic Net.
The performance across categories showed mixed trends. Exports of pliers, including cutting pliers, pincers, and tweezers, led the sector with $2.66 million, a 23 percent increase from $2.15 million last year.
In contrast, exports of scissors and tailor’s shears fell to $1.31 million from $1.43 million, while safety razor blades slipped slightly to $0.98 million. Shipments of razors, both open-blade and safety types, dropped to $0.52 million from $0.63 million in 2024.
Despite the modest overall growth, the trend reflects Pakistan’s continued competitiveness in China’s mid-range hardware and grooming tool markets.
Analysts said that improved product design, innovation, and better use of zero-tariff opportunities under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement could help strengthen Pakistan’s export performance in the coming years.
