Export Cotton yarn from Pakistan to Portugal
Portugal imported US$317M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2025. India supplied US$113M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$19.3M, a gap of US$94.1M. Pakistan's share of the market is 6.1%.
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 69 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 6th of 63 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list cotton yarn with Portugal as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 69/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$19.27M
- From India (2025)
- US$113.36M
- Market size
- US$316.69M
- 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 yarn does Portugal import?
Portugal imported US$317M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cotton yarn to Portugal?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$19.3M of cotton yarn to Portugal in 2025, 6.1% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Portugal for cotton yarn?
India leads: US$113M against Pakistan's US$19.3M in 2025, a gap of US$94.1M.
How can I start exporting cotton yarn 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.