Introduction & Statistics:

- Global food retail sales are about $4 trillion annually.

- The food and beverage processing industry is the 2nd largest industry of Pakistan after textiles, accounting for 27% of the value-added production and 16% of employment in the manufacturing sector.

- Food processing annual average of $223.5m in FDI from 2012-2018.

- 4th largest milk producer in the world.

- 11th largest citrus fruit and other type of fruit producer in the world.

- 35 different varieties of vegetables produced.

Investment Opportunities:

- The food processing sector of Pakistan has the ability to create spillover effects in multiple other industries such as food packaging, bottling, retail chains. The main sub-sectors however that need to be focused on a priority basis include:

- Dairy （contributes 11% of Pakistan's GDP）

- Fruits ; produced 2.34 million tons of citrus fruit & 4th largest mango producer

- Frozen foods （Seafood,fruits, vegetables and meat）

- Olive oil extraction units. （Government of Punjab will plant 3.16 million trees in the area covering 23,400 acres that give 21,000 tons of olive）

- Potato powder and flakes manufacturing unit （market of Potato Powder and Flakes is increasing at a rate of 4.52%)

Introduction & Statistics:

- Pakistan has immense reserves of a number of minerals and natural resources that include coal, gold, copper, bauxite, mineral salt, chromite, iron ore, and many others.

- Pakistan also mines a variety of precious and semi-precious minerals including ruby, topaz, and emerald.

- The mineral wealth of Pakistan contributes meagerly in GDP （3 %).

- Mining and quarrying sub-sector contains 13.88 %share of the industrial sector with growth of 1.34 percent in FY17 as compared to 6.86 percent last year.

- Calcite, Bauxite, Ocher, Sulphur, Chromite, Marble, Coal, Quartz, Gypsum and Lime stone posted a positive growth rate of 138.32 %, 116.25 %, and 60.27 %, 55.22 %, 42.62 %, 30.14 %, 22.84%, 18.68%, 12.69% and 8.47% respectively.

Investment Opportunities:

- The strategy for realizing the vision incorporates a number of elements including specialized training, incentives for extraction and value addition; development of adequate infrastructure facilities near mining sites; learning from best practices in other countries regarding development of the mineral sector.

- GoP has already concentrated on exploration and evaluation of coalfields in Punjab, Sindh and Baluchistan.

- The Sindh government is setting up a Marble City in Karachi, having modern industrial zone that would boost the industry's exports from existing USD 60 million to at least USD 250 million.

- Thar Coal Field have estimated lignite reserves of 175 billion tons, equivalent to total oil reserves of Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Introduction & Statistics:

- Energy is vital to industry, transport, infrastructure, information technology, agriculture, household uses and more Pakistan is facing severe energy shortages since 2006.

- 74 % total China‐Pakistan Economic Corridor （CPEC）projects are energy projects, which include: coal, hydro and wind.

- 5304MW, power projects completed by 2016‐17.

- China-Pakistan Economic Corridor （CPEC）envisages projects in energy and infrastructure, with a total financial outlay of around US$ 46 billion.

- During July-March 2017, although installed capacity increased to 25,000 MW from 23,000 MW.

- During FY17, power generation through thermal remained at 64 percent while 30 percent through hydro and nuclear posted at 6 percent.

Investment Opportunities:

- Pakistan has large, economically viable resources in wind, solar, biomass, waste, geothermal and hydel power, waiting to be harvested.

- Hydro: Over 60,000 MW Hydel potential exists in northern areas of Pakistan

- Coal:175 billion tons total potential of Thar Coal is estimated, equivalent to 50 billion TOE （more than Saudi Arabia and Iran oil reserves)

- Wind: The wind map of Pakistan identifies that the country has a potential of about 340,000 MW.

Introduction & Statistics:

- $1.2 trillion Global textiles apparel demand in 2017-18.

- Pakistan is ranked 3rd in the world in terms of the yarn production.

- Pakistan is the 8th largest exporter of textile products in Asia.

- 5% of the total textile companies are listed on the stock exchange. There are 423 textile industries working in the country.

- 8.5% Textile Contribution to GDP.

- Pakistan can produce goods at a cheaper cost as compared to western countries.

- Pakistan contributes 5% to the global spinning capacity after China and India.

Investment Opportunities:

- There is an opportunity to invest in better techniques to convert Pakistan's competitive advantage in both the domestic and international market.

- Exports of ready made garments increased 43% in value from US $1.62 billion in 2011-12 to US $2.32 billion in 2016-17 and are expected to continue doing well.

- Ready-made garments industry has emerged as one of the important small scale industries in Pakistan. These ready made garments and products have large demand at home and abroad.

- The investment in the shuttle-less looms both in integrated and independent waving sector has increased gradually and this trend is likely to intensify further.

- Introduction & Statistics:

- In 2019, the British Backpacker Society ranked Pakistan as the world's top adventure travel destination.

- Tourism in Pakistan is a growing industry.

- The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Pakistan's GDP in 2016 was US$7.6 billion （PKR 793.0 billion), constituting 2.7% of the total GDP.

- In 2016, foreign tourists visiting Pakistan stood at 965,498.

- Pakistan is home to several mountain peaks over 7000 m, which draw adventurers and mountaineers from around the world, especially K2

- The main destinations of choice for tourists to Pakistan are the Swat, Lahore, Khyber Pass, Peshawar, Karachi and Rawalpindi.

Investment Opportunities:

- By 2025, the government predicts tourism will contribute ₨1 trillion （US$9.5 billion）to the Pakistani economy.

- The GoP plans rehabilitation of 17 archaeological sites. The heritage site of Takht Bhai will also be improved for the facilitation of Buddhist tourists.

- The traditional festivals of Shandur and other similar activities will be held to provide ample opportunities to the tourists for recreation.

- The government needs to attract tourists to Pakistan by initiating the sponsorship of new businesses in the tourist market.

Introduction & Statistics:

- Pakistan's automobile industry is one of the fastest growing in Asia owing.

- Increase contribution to GDP from 2.3% to 4%.

- +170% Production and sales between 2014 and 2018 grew by 171% and 172.5% respectively

- $49.2 m Foreign direct investment in 2018.

- Major Automobile brands setting up their Assembling Plants in Pakistan are KIA, Renault and Nissan.

Investment Opportunities:

- The Automotive Development Policy （2016-21）has provided the much awaited fuel to the foreign automobile companies to establish their plants in Pakistan.

- Auto financing has increased substantially, doubling from Rs.20 billion in 2014 to over Rs.40 billion year-to date in 2018.

- The following vehicle types provide huge opportunities owing to the booming demand for automobiles across the country:

1. Jeeps （In 2018 there has been a 499% increase in sales).

2. Trucks （In 2018 there has been a 262% increase in sale).

3. Motorcycles （In 2018 there has been a 193% increase in sales).

4. Pick-ups （In 2018 there has been a 104% increase in sales).

5. Cars （In 2018 there has been an 89% increase in sales).

Introduction & Statistics:

- Pharmaceuticals sector recorded positive growth of 7.21 % in 2016.

- Capsules, Injections, Liquids/ Syrups and Tablets recorded a growth of 7.59%, 10.66 %, 10.68 % and 3.66 %.

- The sector ranks 6th in the world.

- The local industry meets around 70% of the country's demand of finished medicine in terms of volume and some 55% in terms of value.

- Cumulative annual growth rate of pharmaceutical industry has been 12% during the last three years.

- There are 455 licensed pharmaceutical manufacturers in Pakistan and 29 multinational companies （MNCs).

- The pharmaceutical products witnessed an increase of 22.6 percent in value and 17.4 percent in quantity on month during 2015-16.

- By 2017, it is forecasted that the market will be valued at PKR 311.86 billion （USD 2.91 billion).

Investment Opportunities:

- Pakistan's rapidly expanding population means there are exciting opportunities in the consumer healthcare segment, the generic medicines market and in patented medicines.

- Increasing urbanization, number of doctors and private investment in new hospitals and clinics should stimulate demand for pharmaceutical products and health care services.

- The World Bank （WB）has approved a USD 100 million loan to finance reforms in the health sector of Punjab. The reform program is aimed at enhancing the no. of people who have access to high quality health services.

Introduction & Statistics:

- Pakistan has more than 2000 IT companies & call centers and the number is growing every year.

- 4th Industrial Revolution "Digital Economy" worth $11.5 trillion globally.

- 4th Ranked Globally For freelance development.

- +100% Growth in the value of the IT sector to a $3.5 billion in the last 4 years.

- IT sector Prospected to grow to a size of $7 billion in the next 2-4 years.

- Pakistan's IT exports have increased 70% during the last three years

- Zero income tax on IT & ITeS exports

- Zero Income tax for PSEB registered IT start-ups

- 100% foreign ownership of IT & ITeS companies

- Tax holiday for venture capital funds till 2024.

- Investment Opportunities:

- Government of Pakistan is very enthusiastic for the development of IT industry. Recently, an agreement has been signed between ministry of technology and Korea for PKR 10bn in order to establish a technology park in Islamabad.

- Pakistan's IT sector doubled in the past four years to $3.5b and experts expect it to grow a further 100% in the next two to four years.

- There is a rapid increase in internet penetration with the introduction of 3G/4G services.

- The mobile-wallet （m-wallet）channel processed 21.8 million transactions valuing at $3.07 billion during FY18.

Introduction & Statistics:

- Transport itself contributes 22.3% of the services sector GDP and accounts for approximately 6% of the nation's total employment.

- International transport is connecting Pakistan via its border crossings, ports and airports to its neighboring countries and further abroad.

- Pakistan has an offshore Exclusive Economic Zone covering an area of 240,000sq km.

- Approximately 200 freight stations are operated by Pakistan Railways.

- Inter-urban passenger and freight transport in Pakistan is primarily via road （94% of all passenger kilometers （pkm）and 98% of freight tons kilometers （tkm), wherein 80% is via the National Highway Network and rail （5% of all pkm and 2% of all tkm).

- A small proportion of passenger trips and freight are by domestic flights （1% of all pkm).

- 80 % of global trade by volume and 70% by value is transported by sea.

- 60 % of maritime trade passes through Asia.

- Pakistan is attempting to increase transit traffic with its neighboring countries.

Investment Opportunities:

- Approximately 200 freight stations are operated by Pakistan Railways' freight business unit with 16436 freight wagon which in 2017 carried 5.63 million tons.

- Plans by the government for the development of logistic hubs in the private sector, integrated into the existing industrial estates, industrial parks, export processing zones and others.

- Pakistan presents the greatest opportunities for cold chain logistics and the report on Global Cold Chain Logistics 2012-13, had found that supply chains in the countries like Pakistan, India, China, Vietnam, etc. are extremely under developed.

- Pakistan has huge potential to become a hub for regional transport and trade.

- Projected demand for freight transport will increase even further, doubling by 2025 and increasing six-fold by 2050 to 600 billion tkm.