Export Aluminium; waste and scrap from Pakistan to Japan

Pakistan did not report any exports of aluminium; waste and scrap (HS 7602) to Japan in 2025, while India sold US$2.0M there. Japan's total imports of the product were US$237M in 2025.

This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Japan rates 62 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 6th of 22 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Japan before sending samples, then list aluminium; waste and scrap with Japan as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
62/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$2.03M
Market size
US$237.44M
Check before you export
Japanese buyers apply strict quality, labelling and food-safety standards and usually expect samples and factory visits before ordering.

How much aluminium; waste and scrap does Japan import?

Japan imported US$237M of aluminium; waste and scrap (HS 7602) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export aluminium; waste and scrap to Japan?

Pakistan reported no exports of aluminium; waste and scrap to Japan in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for aluminium; waste and scrap?

India leads: US$2.0M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$2.0M.

How can I start exporting aluminium; waste and scrap to Japan?

Confirm your HS code, check Japan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Japan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Japan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.