Export Copper; waste and scrap from Pakistan to Netherlands

Netherlands imported US$413M of copper; waste and scrap (HS 7404) in 2025. India supplied US$3.3M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$920K, a gap of US$2.4M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.2%.

That gap matters: buyers in Netherlands already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Netherlands grew 42% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Netherlands rates 58 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 6th of 17 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list copper; waste and scrap with Netherlands as a target market so buyers can find you.

Opportunity score
58/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0.92M
From India (2025)
US$3.32M
Market size
US$412.83M
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How much copper; waste and scrap does Netherlands import?

Netherlands imported US$413M of copper; waste and scrap (HS 7404) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export copper; waste and scrap to Netherlands?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$920K of copper; waste and scrap to Netherlands in 2025, 0.2% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Netherlands for copper; waste and scrap?

India leads: US$3.3M against Pakistan's US$920K in 2025, a gap of US$2.4M.

How can I start exporting copper; waste and scrap to Netherlands?

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