Export Cane & beet sugar from Pakistan to Italy

Pakistan did not report any exports of cane & beet sugar (HS 1701) to Italy in 2025, while India sold US$2.3M there. Italy's total imports of the product were US$1.17B 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 Italy grew 63% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Italy rates 70 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 16th of 64 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Italy before sending samples, then list cane & beet sugar with Italy as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
70/100 (Top opportunity)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$2.3M
Market size
US$1169.23M
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How much cane & beet sugar does Italy import?

Italy imported US$1.17B of cane & beet sugar (HS 1701) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export cane & beet sugar to Italy?

Pakistan reported no exports of cane & beet sugar to Italy in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Italy for cane & beet sugar?

India leads: US$2.3M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$2.3M.

How can I start exporting cane & beet sugar to Italy?

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