Pakistan's glass sector was set up about four decades ago, manufacturing basic products such as mirrors and toughened glass. Premium varieties that are used for commercial and industrial purposes are imported due to limited demand and high manufacturing costs.
Pakistan is an exporter of some categories of glassware, which includes bottles, float glass and tableware. Pakistan is the major exporter of Float glass, bottles, drinking glasses and glassware used in kitchens and table wares to the world. Pakistan?s major exports of glass products to the world from 2007-2010. Top three export destinations are Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Tanzania with an export value US $7 million, US $2 million and US $1.06 million respectively during year 2010. Pakistan also exports glassware products to the United Arab Emirates, Iran, South Africa, Philippines, Oman, Bangladesh, Belgium and other countries. Pakistan exported glass products of worth US $ 15 million in 2010 to the world. During the same year, making it fifth largest export destination, Pakistan has exported US $1.03 million worth of glass products to India.