Export Cotton yarn from Pakistan to Vietnam
Vietnam imported US$218M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2023. India supplied US$125M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$10.6M, a gap of US$114M. Pakistan's share of the market is 4.8%.
That gap matters: buyers in Vietnam already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Vietnam grew 46% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Vietnam rates 71 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 4th 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 Vietnam as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 71/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$10.56M
- From India (2025)
- US$124.92M
- Market size
- US$217.94M
- Check before you export
- Vietnam last reported full import statistics for 2023, so market sizes use that year.
How much cotton yarn does Vietnam import?
Vietnam imported US$218M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2023, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cotton yarn to Vietnam?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$10.6M of cotton yarn to Vietnam in 2025, 4.8% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Vietnam for cotton yarn?
India leads: US$125M against Pakistan's US$10.6M in 2025, a gap of US$114M.
How can I start exporting cotton yarn to Vietnam?
Confirm your HS code, check Vietnam's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Vietnam as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Vietnam Global Trade profile explain the next steps.