Pakistan–Canada Trade Crosses $1bn Milestone

Pakistan and Canada’s bilateral trade has surpassed $1 billion annually, highlighting growing investor confidence, stronger institutional ties, and expanding collaboration across agrifood, education, and consumer sectors.

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Pakistan–Canada bilateral trade has officially crossed the $1 billion annual mark, a milestone celebrated at the Pakistan Stock Exchange – PSX with a ceremonial market opening by Samir Dossal, President of the Canada Pakistan Business Council (CPBC). The event reflected rising engagement between Pakistan’s capital markets and the Canadian business community, especially as Pakistan’s equity market shows renewed strength following recent macroeconomic stabilization.

PSX Chairman Ruhail Muhamad and Managing Director and CEO Farrukh H. Sabzwari joined representatives from the financial and corporate sectors at the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Dossal said the stock market’s recent performance sends a strong signal to foreign investors, including those from Canada, that Pakistan is moving past economic headwinds and is positioned for sustainable growth.

Trade between the two countries has grown more than threefold over the past decade, increasing from around $300 million in 2012 to over $1 billion today. Key drivers include progress in agrifood trade, particularly the import of 500,000 tons of Canadian canola along with expanding education partnerships and the growing presence of Canadian consumer brands such as Tim Hortons Pakistan, Mary Brown’s Chicken – Pakistan’s, and Second Cup Pakistan.

CPBC continues to play a central role in strengthening trade, investment, and long-term economic cooperation between Pakistan and Canada.