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 | South Punjab's center for cotton, textiles and mangoes |
| Main export products | Home textiles, Handicrafts, Ceramics and pottery, Spices |
| How goods leave | Containers by road on the M-5 and M-9 toward Karachi. Multan dry port and Multan International Airport |
| Province | Punjab |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
Multan exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab's share of Pakistan's mango crop | About 70 percent, with Multan at the center | Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA) |
| Pakistan's mango export target, 2025 season | 125,000 tons, worth about $100 million | PFVA |
| Units in Multan Industrial Estate Phases I and II | About 235 and 116 industrial units | PIEDMC, as reported by Business Recorder |
What Multan makes for the US market
Multan and South Punjab grow much of Pakistan's cotton. The city has ginning and spinning mills, home textile units, blue pottery workshops and craft makers, and it is famous for Chaunsa, Sindhri and other mangoes.
Multan and South Punjab grow much of Pakistan's cotton and have textile units, blue pottery workshops and craft makers. Multan is also famous for mangoes. Fresh mangoes can enter the US only after an approved irradiation treatment and US inspection, so most exporters start with processed and packed products.
Where the factories are
| Area | What is there |
|---|---|
| Multan Industrial Estate, Phases I and II | Run by PIEDMC, with textile, food and engineering units |
| Vehari Road and Bahawalpur Road | Ginning, spinning and agro-processing units |
| Old city workshops | Blue pottery, camel-skin lamps and embroidery |
How goods leave Multan
Multan sits at the junction of the M-4 motorway to Faisalabad and Lahore and the M-5 motorway south toward Sukkur and Karachi. Fresh mango exporters often use Karachi and Lahore airports because of the cargo space and cold chain available there.
Business bodies in Multan
- Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)
- All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA)
- Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA)
We name these organizations to help you find local support. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
How we help Multan 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 Multan blue pottery be sold in the US?
Yes. Decorative pieces sell in gift and decor stores. Pieces used for food must pass lead and cadmium tests.
Can I export mangoes from Multan to the US?
Pakistani mangoes can enter the US only after an approved irradiation treatment and US inspection. It is possible but needs careful planning with licensed partners.
Can fresh mangoes from Multan be sold in the US?
Yes, but fresh mangoes need US plant health approval and an approved treatment before entry. Most Pakistani mango exports go to the Middle East, and the US is a newer target market.