81 Tons of Donkey Products Exported to China in October

Pakistan shipped 81 tons of donkey meat, bones and skins to China through Gwadar on October 5, 2026, according to Gwadar Pro. Chinese company Hangeng sent three shipments, each with a net weight of 27 tons, from Gwadar’s North Free Zone.

Frozen Meat Leaves by Sea

Hangeng met the required export standards, completed customs clearance and followed the prescribed export procedures. A company official said the donkey meat travelled frozen by sea. The total of 81 tons includes meat, bones and skins.

The facility prohibits local sales of by-products. Export rules allow products to leave Gwadar Free Zone only by air or sea.

A $50 Million Plant Serves China

Construction of Hangeng’s slaughterhouse finished in 2025 at a reported cost of $50 million. Gwadar Pro describes the facility as Pakistan’s first modern donkey slaughterhouse under Chinese leadership.

Chinese producers use donkey skins to make ejiao, a gelatin product for traditional Chinese medicine. China also has a market for donkey meat.

China’s customs authority granted Hangeng a licence to export donkey meat on January 21, 2026, following an online inspection.

In July 2026, Hangeng exported donkey meat and skins worth $195,425 in two shipments. Gwadar Pro did not give a sale value for the October shipments.

Pakistan’s Donkey Population Reaches 6.2 Million

Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2025-26 estimates the country’s donkey population at 6.2 million, up from 6 million in 2024-25. Gwadar Pro places Pakistan third worldwide for donkey numbers.