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 | Sindh's second city, known for bangles, textiles and crafts |
| Main export products | Handicrafts, Home textiles, Ceramics and pottery |
| How goods leave | By road on the M-9 motorway to Karachi's ports, about 160 km away |
| Province | Sindh |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
Hyderabad exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial units in SITE Hyderabad | More than 400 | Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI), as reported by Business Recorder |
| Kunri, in nearby Umerkot district | Described as Asia's largest chili market | Dawn |
What Hyderabad makes for the US market
Hyderabad is known for glass bangles, powerloom cloth, ajrak and rilli textiles, embroidery, footwear and handicrafts. Hala, nearby, is known for glazed pottery and tiles, and the region around Mirpurkhas grows Sindhri mangoes and chili.
Hyderabad is known for glass bangles, ajrak and rilli textiles, embroidery and nearby Hala pottery and tiles. These products do well with US buyers who look for handmade goods, especially online.
Where the factories are
| Area | What is there |
|---|---|
| SITE Hyderabad | The city's main industrial estate, with textile, food and light industry. Key roads include Nara Jail Road and Fateh Chowk |
| SITE Kotri, Jamshoro district | Established in 1962, with spinning, garment and chemical units |
| Nooriabad Industrial Estate, on the M-9 | Textile, food, chemical and pharmaceutical units between Hyderabad and Karachi |
| Hala, Tando Adam and Shahdadpur estates | Smaller estates and craft centers |
How goods leave Hyderabad
Hyderabad is close to Karachi's ports by the M-9 motorway, which makes it one of the easiest inland cities to ship from. Sealed containers can reach Port Qasim or Karachi Port the same day.
Business bodies in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI)
- Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry
- Kotri Association of Trade and Industry
We name these organizations to help you find local support. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
How we help Hyderabad 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 Sindhi crafts like ajrak and rilli sell in the US?
Yes. Handmade textiles sell through gift stores, artisan shops and online. Clear sizes, fiber content labels and good photos matter most.
Is Hyderabad close enough to Karachi port for exports?
Yes. Hyderabad is a short drive from Karachi, so goods reach the port easily.
How long does it take to get a container from Hyderabad to the port?
Usually the same day. Hyderabad is about 160 km from Karachi on the M-9 motorway.