Export Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) from Pakistan to Portugal
Portugal imported US$4.4M of cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) (HS 5202) in 2025. India supplied US$410K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$230K, a gap of US$180K. Pakistan's share of the market is 5.3%.
That gap matters: buyers in Portugal already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Portugal grew 29% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Portugal rates 41 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 14th of 27 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) with Portugal as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 41/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.23M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.41M
- Market size
- US$4.36M
- 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 Portugal import?
Portugal imported US$4.4M 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 Portugal?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$230K of cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) to Portugal in 2025, 5.3% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Portugal for cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)?
India leads: US$410K against Pakistan's US$230K in 2025, a gap of US$180K.
How can I start exporting cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) to Portugal?
Confirm your HS code, check Portugal's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Portugal as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Portugal Global Trade profile explain the next steps.