Export Cane & beet sugar from Pakistan to Djibouti
Djibouti imported US$429M of cane & beet sugar (HS 1701) in 2023. India supplied US$195M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$710K, a gap of US$194M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.2%.
That gap matters: buyers in Djibouti already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Djibouti grew 0% between 2020 and 2025, which points to a steady trade relationship.
On our opportunity score, Djibouti rates 81 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 5th of 64 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list cane & beet sugar with Djibouti as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 81/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.71M
- From India (2025)
- US$195.07M
- Market size
- US$428.8M
- Check before you export
- Djibouti's latest full import statistics are for 2023, and much of its trade passes through to Ethiopia.
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much cane & beet sugar does Djibouti import?
Djibouti imported US$429M of cane & beet sugar (HS 1701) in 2023, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cane & beet sugar to Djibouti?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$710K of cane & beet sugar to Djibouti in 2025, 0.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Djibouti for cane & beet sugar?
India leads: US$195M against Pakistan's US$710K in 2025, a gap of US$194M.
How can I start exporting cane & beet sugar to Djibouti?
Confirm your HS code, check Djibouti's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Djibouti as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Djibouti Global Trade profile explain the next steps.