GSP+ and Pakistan’s EU export opportunities

Pakistani companies in key export sectors can boost sales and employment by taking advantage of new market access terms offered by the European Union since 2014 under its ‘Generalized System of Preferences-plus’ (GSP+) scheme.

This business guide outlines what the GSP+ status entails for Pakistani exporters in the key sectors of clothing, footwear, fruits and nuts, ethanol, and dairy. It outlines procedures to benefit from reduced tariffs in the EU market, including specific instructions for health and sanitary requirements, technical standards, rules of origin, labelling, and licensing rules.