Export to Pakistan
With Freight Broker, sending commercial goods from the UK to Pakistan has never been easier. Whether you want to ship retail products, machinery parts, or business-to-business consignments, we will help you find the right courier based on your budget, time constraints, and the products you want to export to Pakistan.
We work with recognised carriers to make overseas transport simpler, with international express, standard, and economy options available, so you can get your parcel to Pakistan in one piece.
How much does it cost to export to Pakistan?
1. Collection and delivery addresses
Costs can vary depending on where your goods are collected in the UK and where they are delivered in Pakistan.
2. Goods description and value
A clear and accurate description of the goods, along with their value, helps determine the correct service, customs paperwork, and any duties or taxes that may apply when the shipment reaches Pakistan.
3. Parcel dimensions and weight
The size, weight, and volumetric weight of your parcel can all affect the final price, meaning a large but lightweight box may cost more to send than a smaller, heavier parcel.
4. Transit time
Costs vary depending on whether you’re using express, economy, air, or sea services to ship your parcel. Express air freight often costs more than slower economy or sea freight shipments.
5. Specialist requirements
Sending high-value items, fragile goods, or oversized packages may result in extra charges. The same is also true for hand-carry services and time-critical deliveries.
Other factors, such as fuel surcharges, remote-area delivery, insurance, customs clearance requirements, duties or taxes payable in Pakistan, and whether the shipment requires special handling, will all affect the final cost of delivery.
At Freight Brokers, we will take all these expenses into account to help you choose the right shipping method and carrier for your business.
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How to send a parcel to Pakistan
1. Customised routing and booking
Our team assesses the weight, size, and value of your shipment, along with any time constraints and shipping budget. We may settle on express courier, economy delivery, air freight to Pakistan for urgent parcels, or sea freight to Pakistan for larger commercial shipments.
2. Compliant documentation
To avoid any delays, you’ll need the correct paperwork, including a commercial invoice, a clear description of the goods, the correct commodity or HS code, the country of origin, and the recipient details.
3. Collection and carrier handling
Once your shipment is confirmed, we can help arrange collection from your business premises to the carrier. Just make sure the parcel is securely packaged and labelled correctly.
4. Customs clearance support
Our team will help you check that shipment details are correct before dispatch, including the goods' value, reason for export, and product classification.
End-to-end tracking: From the moment your parcel leaves your premises, you can monitor its progress using the carrier’s tracking system.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan may apply destination duties and taxes based on the CIF value of your goods. This may include a general sales tax, customs duty, and additional income tax at the port of entry.
Types of Freight
Air freight to Pakistan
With our air freight services, you can enjoy fast, secure, and reliable shipments for businesses under time constraints, handling seasonal stock, urgent parcels, or high-value goods from the UK.
Transit times: Express courier and air freight services can often reach major Pakistani cities such as Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad within 2 to 7 working days.
Rates: Air freight usually costs more than sea freight, ranging from £3.50 to £8.50 per kilogram, but it is often the most practical choice when speed, tracking, and delivery confidence matter.
We also offer next-flight-out and hand-carry services where suitable.
Sea freight to Pakistan
If you need to ship larger, heavier, or less urgent commercial consignments overseas, our sea freight is well-suited to bulk stock, palletised goods, or businesses that need to keep shipping costs low.
Transit times: Ocean freight from the UK to Pakistan typically passes through ports such as Karachi and can take around 6 to 10 weeks or more, depending on the route, departure port, and container availability.
Rates: Sea freight generally offers a lower cost per kilo or cubic metre than air freight, which makes it better for businesses exporting larger goods to Pakistan.
We provide both Less-than-Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL) shipments at Freight Brokers.
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What can you export to Pakistan?
However, there are certain prohibited and restricted items that can’t be shipped from the UK to Pakistan.
Some prohibited items can still be exported to Pakistan, but only with the right documentation, import permission, product classification, or receiver approval in place.
Prohibited items
- Counterfeit goods
- Weapons, firearms and prohibited ammunition
- High explosives
- Radioactive substances
- Hazardous chemicals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Objectionable printed, film, or media material
- Certain currencies, mint, or security printing items
- Illegal drugs and narcotics
Restricted items
- Electronics and batteries
- Cosmetics and skincare products
- Medicines and healthcare products
- Food and drink
- Medical devices
- Chemicals and laboratory products
- Plants, seeds and natural materials
- Animal products
- Used machinery, specialist equipment, or regulated commercial goods
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