Promote Trade & Investment
Strengthen economic ties and cross-border collaborations.
Connecting Pakistan with Africa's Next Growth Story
Driving trade, investment and sustainable partnerships for shared prosperity across 54 African markets.
- 54
- African Countries
- $100B+
- Trade Potential
- $2.4B+
- Investment Pipeline
- 1,000+
- Business Members
About Pakistan Africa Economic Council
The Pakistan Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is a pioneering organization established to catalyze comprehensive cooperation between Pakistan and the African continent.
Licensed by SECP under section 42 of the Companies Act 2017 as a non-profit public limited company, PAEC advances economic synergies, institutional linkages and people-to-people connections for mutual prosperity.
The significance of PAEC extends beyond mere commercial interests. It represents a paradigm shift toward genuine partnership based on mutual respect, shared challenges, and common aspirations. This foundation provides the PAEC with unique advantages in fostering authentic, long-term partnerships that prioritize mutual benefit over extractive relationships.
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PAEC Objectives
Facilitate partnerships, unlock opportunities and drive sustainable development for inclusive growth across Pakistan and Africa.
Facilitate Partnerships
Connect businesses, institutions and governments.
Build Capacity
Empower enterprises through knowledge and training.
Drive Sustainable Growth
Support inclusive and scalable development across sectors.
Africa & Pakistan Market Explorer
Explore key opportunities, insights and market intelligence.
Nigeria
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $291B
- Population
- 238M
Kenya
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $136B
- Population
- 58M
South Africa
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $427B
- Population
- 65M
Egypt
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $365B
- Population
- 118M
Ghana
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $114B
- Population
- 35M
Ethiopia
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $126B
- Population
- 135M
Tanzania
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $90B
- Population
- 71M
Morocco
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $182B
- Population
- 38M
Algeria
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $287B
- Population
- 47M
Uganda
GDP: Nominal
- GDP (2025)
- $62B
- Population
- 51M
Trade & Investment Opportunities
Top Export Categories
From Pakistan for Africa
- Textile and Apparel
- $753M
- Pharmaceuticals
- $512M
- Rice
- $342M
- Engineering Goods
- $180M
- Sports Products
- $164M
Top African Markets
For Pakistan
- Nigeria
- $565M
- Kenya
- $515M
- South Africa
- $180M
- Egypt
- $124M
- Ghana
- $90M
Trade Snapshot
- Total Exports
- $2.6B
- African Markets
- 54
- Growth (YoY)
- 12.4%
- Potential Identified
- $100B+
Total Exports
African Markets
Growth (YoY)
Potential IdentifiedKey Business Sectors
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Textiles & Apparel
Energy & Renewables
Pharmaceutical & Health
IT & Digital Services
Mining & Minerals
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- $30B+
- Trade Potential
- 54
- African Countries
- 1,000+
- Active Members
- $100B+
- Investment Potential
