The document discusses Pakistan's trade policy, focusing on external and internal factors affecting trade, export and import performance and targets, challenges, and recommendations. It notes rising oil prices, economic recession, power shortages, and other issues as challenges. Exports include textiles, rice, sports goods. The policy aims to diversify exports, increase unit values, and expand markets. It provides various export and import incentives and targets $22.1 billion in exports, a 15% growth rate. It recommends free trade zones to boost re-export trade and make Pakistan a regional trading hub.

2. Pakistan Trade PolicyGroup 4

3. IntroductionExternal factorsInternal Factors

4. External factorsDifficult economic situation.Doubling oil pricesIncrease in import prices of daily routine goods.Recession in US economy.

5. Internal FactorsPower ShortageLong term structural issuesRapid change in Monitory policyCompetition in export market

6. Export PerformanceFood groupTextile groupBed WearCotton cloths ready made garments

7. DiversificationExport ItemsTextilesLeatherRiceSports goods

8. Market share2006 exportsCotton yarn and fabricsCotton bed linen Rice

9. Target marketLatin American (Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Mexico and Nicaragua). 114%African Countries (South Africa, Kenya, Madagascar and Mozambique). 81%Non Traditional European market (Scandinavian countries, Poland and Greece). 60%

10. Imports and Trade Gap $ 39.97 billion deficit $ 20.7 billion.Reasons of deficitIncrease in price of oil and wheatIncrease in price of palm oil and demand of machineryIncrease in demand of fertilizers and chemicals

11. Structural ChallengesCost of working here is relative higher.Poor governance with red tapism.Input cost is higherHigh cost of capitalInefficient structure and lack of diversification in export folio.Lack of education and skilled labor.Low reliability of legal dispute.

12. ObjectivesTrade policy should be people centric.Export higher unit value products.Diversification of exports products and markets.

13. Export StrategyIntensification of market intelligenceTrade promotionEnhancing competitivenessCoordinating with other government departmentImprovement of Physical infrastructureProductivity enhancementDiversification

14. Export MeasuresTemporary importation for exportsZero Rating of exportsNew scheme for facilitation of Exports

15. DTRE export of Regenerated PSFPharmaceuticalsSea foodGems & JewelryExport of MineralsLeatherFurnitureHorticultureRice

16. Export measureHerbal Health supplementsExport of handicraftsExport of Halal food ProductsAutomobile sectorDevelopment of Export ClustersExport Quality & Standard

17. Export MeasureFederal Export Promotion BoardTrade dispute settlementTrade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP)Management Efficiency

18. Northern Areas

19. Export facilitation

20. Trade DiplomacyImport Strategy and MeasuresImport of used busesUsed cryogenic containersSecondhand / used cement bulkersImport of Prime MoversReducing cost Waste disposal trucks

21. Stainless steel and cotton yarn

22. Import of vehicle for disabled personsImport Strategy and MeasuresFacilitation for overseas Pakistanis

23. Academic, Scientific and Professional Books

24. Chemical Precursors

25. Explosive & Chemicals

26. Specialized Printers, Laminators and Rolls

27. Wildlife species

28. Import of Palm OilImport Strategy and MeasuresImport of mobile transit mixtures / DumpersImport of Used Dump trucksCFC based compressorsImport of Static Road RollersImports from IndiaImport of CNG busses from India

29. Export TargetUS$22.10billionGrowth rate 15%