<h1>Pakistan's Himalayan Pink Salt exports hit by trade suspension, forcing diversification to China, USA, Europe</h1> Following a terror attack, both countries suspended bilateral trade, severely impacting Pakistan's Himalayan Pink Salt exports to its major market. Pakistan produces 350,000 tonnes annually worth $120 million, with significant volumes previously exported to the neighboring country for reprocessing and re-export. The trade ban has prompted Pakistani exporters to diversify into new markets including China, USA, and European countries. Bilateral trade declined from $3 billion in 2018 to $1.2 billion in 2024. Pakistani salt producers are pursuing geographical indication certification to protect their product's authenticity in international markets and reduce dependency on the traditional export route.