Export Cotton yarn from Pakistan to South Korea
South Korea imported US$240M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2025. India supplied US$72.2M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$8.7M, a gap of US$63.5M. Pakistan's share of the market is 3.6%.
That gap matters: buyers in South Korea already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to South Korea fell 10% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, South Korea rates 64 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 10th 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 South Korea as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 64/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$8.68M
- From India (2025)
- US$72.16M
- Market size
- US$239.62M
- Check before you export
- Korean food importers usually require detailed testing and labelling in Korean before goods clear customs.
How much cotton yarn does South Korea import?
South Korea imported US$240M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cotton yarn to South Korea?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$8.7M of cotton yarn to South Korea in 2025, 3.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in South Korea for cotton yarn?
India leads: US$72.2M against Pakistan's US$8.7M in 2025, a gap of US$63.5M.
How can I start exporting cotton yarn to South Korea?
Confirm your HS code, check South Korea's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with South Korea as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the South Korea Global Trade profile explain the next steps.