Export Cotton yarn from Pakistan to China
Pakistan is already ahead of India in China for cotton yarn (HS 5205). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$441M here against India's US$285M, out of total imports of US$3.00B in 2025, giving Pakistan 15% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to China grew 23% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, China rates 56 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 20th of 63 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 China can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 56/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$441.45M
- From India (2025)
- US$284.52M
- Market size
- US$3002.97M
- Check before you export
- Food, meat and seafood plants must be registered with China's customs authority before they can ship.
- Check before you export
- Duty-free access under the trade agreement applies to listed tariff lines only. Check each product.
How much cotton yarn does China import?
China imported US$3.00B of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cotton yarn to China?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$441M of cotton yarn to China in 2025, 15% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in China for cotton yarn?
Pakistan leads: US$441M against India's US$285M in 2025.
How can I start exporting cotton yarn to China?
Confirm your HS code, check China's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with China as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the China Global Trade profile explain the next steps.