Facts on this page were checked in September 2026. Sources are listed with each figure. Fiscal years in Pakistan run from July to June.
The short answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Known for | Pakistan's center of hand-carved wooden furniture |
| Main export products | Furniture, Handicrafts |
| How goods leave | Containers by road to Karachi, cleared in Faisalabad or Lahore |
| Province | Punjab |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
Chiniot exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| US imports from Pakistan of furniture, lamps and bedding (one trade group), 2025 | $168.1 million | UN Comtrade data, via Trading Economics |
What Chiniot makes for the US market
Chiniot craftsmen make hand-carved beds, dining sets, chairs, doors, swings and decor with detailed inlay work, in sheesham and other hardwoods.
Chiniot craftsmen make hand-carved beds, tables, chairs, doors and decor. US buyers pay well for real handwork, but they need exact sizes in inches, clear photos and a landed price that includes freight.
Where the factories are
| Area | What is there |
|---|---|
| Chiniot furniture bazaars and workshops | Family workshops across the city |
| Faisalabad-Chiniot Road | Larger furniture units and showrooms on the road to Faisalabad |
How goods leave Chiniot
Chiniot is about an hour from Faisalabad, whose dry port and motorway links carry most of its exports. Wooden furniture needs fumigated, well-packed crates for the long sea journey.
Business bodies in Chiniot
- Chiniot Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI)
We name these organizations to help you find local support. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
How we help Chiniot exporters
- Register your US company with a Chicago address and US phone number
- Build your English website and catalog with US sizes and prices, built to be found on Google
- Set up Amazon USA or a Shopify store for retail sales
- Find US buyers by cold outreach, send samples from Chicago and follow up every quote
- Check buyers before you ship on credit
You never need to travel. We work by phone, video call and email, in English and Urdu. Chicago is 10 to 11 hours behind Pakistan, so US buyer questions are answered during the US working day.
How to start
- Tell us about your products. Use our quote form or call us.
- Get a plan and price. We reply by email with the package that fits and the full cost.
- We set up your US presence. Company, website, catalog and store, depending on your plan.
- We start selling. Outreach to US buyers begins and you get a report every month.
Common questions
Is there US demand for Chiniot furniture?
Yes. Designers and furniture stores look for handmade carved pieces. Showing exact sizes and a landed price is key.
What paperwork does wood furniture need for the US?
Often a Lacey Act declaration listing the wood species and harvest country, plus heat treated crates under ISPM 15.
Does Chiniot furniture need special paperwork for the US?
Often, yes. Wood products may need a Lacey Act declaration naming the wood species and where it was harvested, and pallets and crates must meet ISPM 15 treatment rules.