Trade Development
Authority of Pakistan
Pakistan's premier trade organization, driving export growth and connecting local businesses with global markets since 2006.
Pakistan's Premier Export Promotion Organization
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) was established on November 8, 2006 under a Presidential Ordinance, with the Ministry of Commerce as its administrative ministry.
TDAP succeeded the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) as the country's lead institution for trade development. It functions as the bridge between Pakistani exporters and international markets — providing market intelligence, trade facilitation, and policy advisory to accelerate export growth.
With a focus on public-private coordination, TDAP broadens the export base, enhances supply capabilities, fosters an export culture, and encourages foreign investment across all sectors of the Pakistani economy.
A Legacy That Spans Over Six Decades
Before TDAP, the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) laid the foundation for Pakistan's export ecosystem — a legacy that still shapes our work today.
The EPB was created in 1963 as a department under the Ministry of Commerce. Over 43 years, it facilitated approximately 20,000 exporters and coordinated more than 2,000 trade delegations, growing Pakistan's exports from just under a quarter of a billion dollars in 1963 to nearly US $16.5 billion in 2005/06.
Mission & Vision
- Develop and promote exports holistically through focus, synergy, and stakeholder collaboration
- Pursue rapid export growth via robust public-private sector coordination
- Broaden the export base and enhance supply capabilities across all sectors
- Foster an export culture and encourage foreign investment into Pakistan
- Improve market access through trade diplomacy advice and policy guidance
- Promote Pakistan's business image and brand globally
- Achieve a quantum-leap in Pakistan's exports through advanced marketing strategies and technology
- Develop professional management and staff capabilities for world-class trade facilitation
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