Uzbekistan has approved 184 Pakistani kinnow exporters and 39 packing facilities to enter its market ahead of the upcoming citrus export season. The government announced the decision on Tuesday, which allows exporters registered with Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection (DPP) to begin trade, provided they meet necessary phytosanitary and regulatory standards.
This development is expected to provide relief to Pakistani citrus exporters who have faced repeated setbacks due to border and trade frictions with Afghanistan. Afghanistan has traditionally been a major destination for Pakistani agricultural exports, specifically kinnow and mangoes, but trade with the country has remained disrupted since October 2025.
The approval is intended to create new opportunities for producers and strengthen Pakistan’s presence in Central Asia. The government stated that the achievement resulted from coordinated diplomatic and technical efforts involving the Ministry of Commerce, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR), and the Department of Plant Protection.
Pakistan’s Trade and Investment Counsellor in Uzbekistan and the country’s embassy in Tashkent also contributed to the efforts. The government expressed appreciation for Uzbekistan’s cooperation and stated it remains committed to expanding bilateral trade through greater agricultural market access.
