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 | An engineering and metalworking city in Punjab's golden triangle |
| Main export products | Electric fans and appliances, Rice and food products, Ceramics and pottery |
| How goods leave | Containers by road or rail to Karachi, often cleared in Lahore or Sialkot. Air cargo through Lahore or Sialkot |
| Province | Punjab |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
Gujranwala exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Share of Pakistan's fan production in Gujranwala and Gujrat together | About 98 percent | Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) |
| Pakistan's basmati rice exports, FY2025-26 | $843 million, much of it grown in the Gujranwala rice belt | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics |
What Gujranwala makes for the US market
Gujranwala makes electric fans, motors, sanitary ware, steel utensils, auto parts and metal products. The surrounding district, including Kamoke, is a center of basmati rice milling.
Gujranwala is an industrial city with makers of fans, motors, sanitary ware and metal products, and it sits in the rice growing belt of Punjab. Fans need US electrical listings and rice needs FDA registration before they can sell in America.
Where the factories are
| Area | What is there |
|---|---|
| GT Road industrial belt | Fans, motors, utensils and metal finishing along the Grand Trunk Road |
| Gujranwala small industrial estates | Engineering and light manufacturing units |
| Kamoke and the Gujranwala rice belt | Rice mills and basmati processors |
How goods leave Gujranwala
Gujranwala sits on the GT Road and the Lahore-Islamabad motorway corridor, about an hour from Lahore and Sialkot. Most exporters clear customs in Lahore or at the Sialkot Dry Port and send containers to Karachi.
Business bodies in Gujranwala
- Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)
- Pakistan Electric Fan Manufacturers Association (PEFMA)
- Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP)
We name these organizations to help you find local support. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
How we help Gujranwala 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
Can Gujranwala fans be sold in the US?
Yes, if they are built for US 120 volt, 60 hertz power and carry safety listing from a recognized lab. We help you understand what buyers will ask for.
Can Gujranwala rice mills export to the US?
Yes. The mill or packer must register with the FDA and name a US agent, and each shipment needs FDA prior notice.
Can Gujranwala fans be sold in the US?
Yes, if they are built for US 120-volt, 60-hertz power, listed by a recognized safety lab and labeled for energy use. We check this with you before any outreach.