Various countries including Algeria, Argentina, Bulgaria,[136] Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,[137] Sri Lanka,[138] and Uruguay have shown interest in the JF-17.[83][139]

The Azerbaijani Air Forces negotiated with China for several dozen JF-17s worth approximately US$16 to 18 million each.[140] The Sudanese Air Force was reportedly negotiating to buy twelve aircraft.[141] The Air Force of Zimbabwe reportedly planned to purchase twelve JF-17s in 2004, as part of a $240 million deal with China