Export Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) from Pakistan to Italy
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Italy for cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) (HS 5202). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$2.8M here against India's US$630K, out of total imports of US$16.0M in 2025, giving Pakistan 18% of the market.
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 47 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 8th 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 Italy can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 47/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$2.84M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.63M
- Market size
- US$16.03M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) does Italy import?
Italy imported US$16.0M of cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) (HS 5202) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) to Italy?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$2.8M of cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) to Italy in 2025, 18% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Italy for cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)?
Pakistan leads: US$2.8M against India's US$630K in 2025.
How can I start exporting cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) 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.