Export Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) from Pakistan to Sweden

Sweden imported US$4.5M of cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) (HS 5202) in 2025. India supplied US$710K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$20K, a gap of US$690K. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.4%.

That gap matters: buyers in Sweden already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Sweden grew 29% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Sweden rates 47 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 9th 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 Sweden as a target market so buyers can find you.

Opportunity score
47/100 (Worth exploring)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0.02M
From India (2025)
US$0.71M
Market size
US$4.52M
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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 Sweden import?

Sweden imported US$4.5M 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 Sweden?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$20K of cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) to Sweden in 2025, 0.4% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Sweden for cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)?

India leads: US$710K against Pakistan's US$20K in 2025, a gap of US$690K.

How can I start exporting cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) to Sweden?

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