Building, Plumbing & Electrical Supplies made in Pakistan

This family covers pipes and fittings, bakelite electrical parts, paints, ropes, concrete goods, bolts, plywood, plaster and water tanks. Makers are spread across Gujrat, Sargodha, Karachi (Korangi), Jhang, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Jhelum. Most items are heavy and sold in bulk, but a few small ones suit online shops.

78product types
9main categories
3provinces

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Bakelite switches — Photo: Bakelite tumbler switch by Shyamal L., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

In simple words

Who buys it, and where to start

Contractors, hardware dealers, solar installers and home restorers abroad buy these goods. Nearby markets like Afghanistan and the Gulf buy from Pakistan because the route is short and prices are low.

Good first products

Ceiling roses (plaster): Hand-cast plaster ceiling roses from Jhelum suit buyers restoring old homes, and they sell well on Etsy if packed with care.
Foundation bolts: Galvanised (zinc-coated) bolts from Faisalabad are simple to make and solar installers buy them in boxes.
Polypropylene rope: Rope is light, needs no special licence and is easy to sell by length.

Be careful with

Switches, sockets and other electrical parts need safety approval abroad, so they are not a good first product.
Paints, thinners and spray paints count as dangerous goods for shipping and are hard to send.
Pipes, plywood, pavers and water tanks are heavy, so they only make sense by the container.

Quick facts

Made in: Gujrat, Sargodha, Karachi (Korangi), Jhang
Product types: 78 in 9 categories
Types with extra rules: 32 of 78
Best places to sell: Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, B2B, Alibaba

In pictures

See the products

Some photos show similar products made elsewhere, to help you recognise them. Credits at the bottom of the page.

The full list

All 78 types of building, plumbing & electrical supplies

Each product type below is a possible niche. Make it yours by adding one buyer and one angle, for example “biker jackets for women riders, made to measure”. ⚠ means extra rules apply.

Main category	Types and styles	Made in
Pipes & Fittings	PVC pipes, UPVC pipes, PPR pipes, PPR fittings, GI pipe fittings, Elbows & tees, Ball valves, Water tank connectors, Conduit pipes, Drainage pipes, HDPE pipes, Gas pipes and fittings, Gate valves, Check valves	Gujrat, Sargodha, Karachi (Korangi), Jhang
Electrical Accessories (Bakelite)	Bakelite switches^⚠, Sockets^⚠, Plug tops^⚠, Ceiling roses^⚠, Lamp holders^⚠, Switch boards^⚠, Distribution boxes^⚠, Cookware handles & knobs^⚠, Bakelite fan regulators^⚠, Bakelite switch plates^⚠, Bakelite sockets^⚠, Fuse cut-outs^⚠, Junction boxes^⚠, Retro bakelite toggle switches^⚠	Gujrat, Sargodha, Karachi (Korangi), Jhang
Paints & Coatings	Emulsion wall paint^⚠, Enamel paint^⚠, Wood polish & varnish^⚠, Primers^⚠, Distemper^⚠, Wall putty^⚠, Metal & industrial coatings^⚠, Spray paints^⚠, Thinners^⚠	Gujrat, Sargodha, Karachi (Korangi), Jhang
Ropes, Twine & Nawar	Nylon rope, Polypropylene rope, Nawar (charpai tape), Cotton nawar, Twine & sutli, Tent ropes, Cargo/lashing ropes, Braided cords, Clothesline rope	Gujrat, Sargodha, Karachi (Korangi), Jhang
Precast Concrete & Cement Products	Concrete planters, Concrete garden benches, Interlocking pavers, Concrete garden fountains, Cement jaali screens, Precast boundary-wall panels, Concrete fence & electric poles^⚠	Gujrat, Sargodha, Karachi (Korangi), Jhang
Nuts, Bolts & Fasteners	Hex bolts^⚠, Nuts^⚠, Washers^⚠, Anchor bolts^⚠, Foundation bolts^⚠, Carriage bolts^⚠, U-bolts^⚠, Threaded rods^⚠	Faisalabad, Gujranwala
Plywood, Chipboard & Boards	Commercial plywood, Marine-style plywood, Chipboard, Laminated boards, Block boards, Shuttering plywood	Jhelum, Khanewal, Sahiwal
Gypsum & Plaster Products	Plaster of Paris, Gypsum cornices, Ceiling roses (plaster), Gypsum ceiling tiles, Wall plaster, Decorative plaster mouldings	Jhelum, Kohat
Water Tanks & Storage	Plastic water tanks, Overhead water tanks, Loft tanks, Fibreglass water tanks, Stainless steel water tanks	Lahore, Gujranwala, Karachi

Ideas to sell

5 product ideas to research

Galvanised foundation bolts for solar mounting installers
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Faisalabad · Faisalabad nut and bolt cluster
Hand-cast plaster ceiling roses for UK period homes
Sell on: Etsy, Shopify · Made in: Jhelum · Cheap skilled plaster casting; local gypsum
Shuttering plywood by container for Gulf contractors
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Jhelum, Sahiwal · Jhelum and Sahiwal plywood units
Food-grade overhead water tanks for Afghan distributors
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Lahore, Gujranwala · Local roto-moulding, short route to Afghanistan
HDPE irrigation mains for farm projects in Central Asia
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Gujranwala, Faisalabad · Pakistan pipe makers ship overland

Ideas from our November 2026 research. Check demand, costs and rules before you invest.

How to start

First steps

Ask a Jhelum plaster workshop for one ceiling rose and post it to a friend to test your packing.
Ask Faisalabad or Gujranwala bolt makers for a sample and their galvanising (zinc coating) report.
Ask Gujrat rope makers for sample lengths and check the material written on the label matches the rope.

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Rules in plain words

What to check

Switches, sockets and other electrical parts need electrical safety approval in most countries. Paints, thinners and some chemicals have strict shipping rules. Tanks and pipes for drinking water may need contact tests, and plywood may need treatment rules.

Anything with a plug or bulb needs electrical safety marks (such as UL, CE or UKCA) for the country you sell to. (15 product types)
Cleaning chemicals and paints count as dangerous goods for shipping and need safety labels. (9 product types)
Food, cosmetics and supplements: they need proper labels, and often lab tests or registration. (8 product types)

This is a summary, not legal advice. See the compliance checklist.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I sell Pakistani switches and sockets abroad?

Only if they pass the electrical safety rules of the buyer's country, which takes testing and paperwork. Many beginners skip them for this reason. Retro bakelite switches look nice, but the same rules apply.

Is paint easy to export?

No. Paint, thinners and spray cans are classed as dangerous goods for shipping. You need special packing and a shipper who handles them.

What in this family sells online?

Small, light items like plaster ceiling roses, decorative mouldings and rope. Heavy goods like pipes and plywood are sold in bulk to contractors and dealers.

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