Pakistan, May 25 -- Pakistan's copper exports to China have crossed $1 billion within the first eight months of FY2025-26, marking a strong rise in the country's processed metals trade. The growth highlights increasing international demand for value-added copper products and signals a shift toward higher industrial export earnings driven by refined and semi-processed materials.

According to customs export data, total copper exports reached more than $1.30 billion between July and February of the current fiscal year. Out of this total, copper ingots alone contributed $1.02 billion, while other copper-related products added around $280 million, showing strong concentration of exports in processed metal categories.

Furthermore, monthly exp...