Export Cement from Pakistan to Japan

Pakistan did not report any exports of cement (HS 2523) to Japan in 2025, while India sold US$560K there. Japan's total imports of the product were US$31.6M 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 50 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 15th of 37 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Japan before sending samples, then list cement with Japan as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
50/100 (Worth exploring)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.56M
Market size
US$31.57M
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 cement does Japan import?

Japan imported US$31.6M of cement (HS 2523) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export cement to Japan?

Pakistan reported no exports of cement to Japan in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for cement?

India leads: US$560K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$560K.

How can I start exporting cement 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.