Global food and beverages giant Nestlé has announced plans to invest $60 million in Pakistan, with the objective of expanding its manufacturing footprint and positioning the country as a regional production and export hub.

The company aims to export locally manufactured products to 26 international markets, reflecting confidence in Pakistan’s long-term growth prospects and industrial capacity.

The announcement was made during a high-level Business Roundtable chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, according to an official press release.

Addressing participants, Remy Ejel, Executive Vice President and CEO for Asia, Oceania and Africa at Nestlé, outlined the company’s strategy for Pakistan, centered on localisation, advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and agricultural transformation.

Nestlé has already introduced technology-driven manufacturing practices in Pakistan, including high levels of automation, increased reliance on renewable energy, modern packaging solutions, and digitally integrated supply chains aimed at improving efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

Globally, Nestlé operates in more than 180 countries, employs over 277,000 people, and reported revenues of approximately $114.25 billion in 2025.

Ejel noted that Pakistan’s young population, rising nutrition demand, and relatively underdeveloped value-added food segments mirror growth patterns previously seen in Southeast Asian markets, offering strong expansion potential.

Welcoming the announcement, Senator Aurangzeb described Nestlé’s planned investment as a strong endorsement of Pakistan’s reform momentum, reaffirming the government’s commitment to tax reforms, policy continuity, and long-term private-sector led growth.

He also highlighted opportunities in affordable nutrition, climate-resilient dairy, localized sourcing, and export-oriented manufacturing, underscoring Pakistan’s ambition to integrate more deeply into global value chains.