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 | The capital of Pakistan's fan industry |
| Main export products | Ceramics and pottery, Electric fans and appliances, Furniture |
| How goods leave | Containers by road to Karachi, cleared in Lahore or Sialkot. Air cargo through Sialkot, about 40 minutes away |
| Province | Punjab |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
Gujrat exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Share of Pakistan's fan production in Gujrat | More than three quarters | Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) |
| Fan manufacturers in Gujrat and Gujranwala | About 300 | Federal finance ministry meeting with the Pakistan Electric Fan Manufacturers Association, 2026 |
| Pakistan's fan exports, 2023 | About $30 million | TDAP |
What Gujrat makes for the US market
Gujrat makes ceiling, pedestal and exhaust fans, furniture and ceramics. The Gujrat chamber calls the fan industry the backbone of the city. Its ceramics industry has struggled with competition and energy costs.
Gujrat has a long tradition of pottery and ceramics, along with fan makers and furniture workshops. Each product has its own US rules: lead testing for tableware, electrical listing for fans and wood rules for furniture.
Where the factories are
| Area | What is there |
|---|---|
| GT Road industrial belt | Most of Gujrat's fan factories and their parts suppliers |
| Gujrat industrial estates | Light engineering, furniture and ceramics units |
How goods leave Gujrat
Gujrat sits on the GT Road between Lahore and Islamabad and is about 40 minutes by road from Sialkot International Airport. Most fan exports today go to the Gulf and Africa.
Business bodies in Gujrat
- Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Pakistan Electric Fan Manufacturers Association (PEFMA)
We name these organizations to help you find local support. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
How we help Gujrat 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
Do Gujrat ceramics need testing for the US?
Tableware must be tested for lead and cadmium. Decorative pieces must be clearly labeled as not for food use.
Can Gujrat furniture makers export to the US?
Yes. Wood furniture may need a Lacey Act declaration, and crates must be heat treated under ISPM 15.
What does a Gujrat fan maker need for the US?
A US-voltage design (120 volts, 60 hertz), safety listing from a recognized lab such as UL or ETL, and, for ceiling fans, US Department of Energy efficiency compliance and labels.