Shipping goods from Pakistan to Russia
Pakistan is a major producer of textiles, surgical instruments, rice and leather goods, and Karachi is the main port for shipments to Russia. Sea freight sails with transhipment and reaches Russia via Suez at St Petersburg or Novorossiysk, while air freight via hubs such as Dubai or Istanbul suits instruments, samples and urgent orders. Transit times depend on the sailing and the connection, and we confirm them in each quote.
We work for Pakistani manufacturers and exporters with customers in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your factory, arrange the export formalities, book sea or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer, including the documents needed for medical instruments and textiles. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit) and screen every consignment against sanctions lists.
How we ship from Pakistan to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Pakistan to Russia
Pakistani suppliers ship home textiles, cotton yarn and fabrics, garments, surgical and medical instruments, rice and leather products. Surgical instruments are medical devices in Russia and need registration before they can be sold, while rice requires a phytosanitary certificate — both points are checked with your buyer before shipment.
Export formalities
The Pakistani export declaration is lodged at Karachi or at the airport of dispatch, by your customs agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Rice and other plant products need phytosanitary certificates. On arrival we clear the goods in Russia for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT and holds the registration for medical devices.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Confirm with your buyer that surgical instruments are registered as medical devices in Russia before production.
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for rice before the container is loaded.
- Send small, high-value orders such as instruments by air; bulk textiles are more economical by sea.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Pakistan to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Karachi via Suez involves transhipment, so the time depends on vessel connections. We confirm the expected transit time in each quote.
How can my Russian customer pay me?
Your customer can use our supplier-payment service: the buyer pays a payment agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU transfers the invoice amount to you by SWIFT. The commission is agreed with the buyer; payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
Which documents are needed?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Pakistani export declaration and, depending on the goods, phytosanitary certificates or medical-device registration documents for Russia.
Do you screen for sanctions?
Yes. We only accept goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before booking, and restricted or dual-use items are declined.