Export Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) from Pakistan to Iraq
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Iraq for cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) (HS 5202). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$10K here against India's US$0K, out of total imports of US$4.1M in 2024, giving Pakistan 0.2% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to Iraq grew 125% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Iraq rates 48 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 7th of 27 markets for this product.
For a Pakistani exporter this is a market to defend and deepen rather than open: buyers know Pakistani supply, so the competition is often other Pakistani firms. Next step: show certifications, lead times and capacity clearly on your listing so importers in Iraq can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 48/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.01M
- From India (2025)
- US$0M
- Market size
- US$4.14M
- Check before you export
- Iraq's latest full import statistics are for 2024. Payment and security conditions vary by region; use letters of credit where possible.
- Check before you export
- Food exports need halal certification and the importing country's conformity approval.
How much cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) does Iraq import?
Iraq imported US$4.1M of cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) (HS 5202) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) to Iraq?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$10K of cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) to Iraq in 2025, 0.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Iraq for cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)?
Pakistan leads: US$10K against India's US$0K in 2025.
How can I start exporting cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) to Iraq?
Confirm your HS code, check Iraq's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Iraq as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Iraq Global Trade profile explain the next steps.