Export Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved from Pakistan to Romania

Pakistan did not report any exports of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved (HS 1605) to Romania in 2025, while India sold US$180K there. Romania's total imports of the product were US$34.0M in 2025.

This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Romania grew 172% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Romania rates 51 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 17th of 33 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Romania before sending samples, then list crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved with Romania as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
51/100 (Worth exploring)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.18M
Market size
US$34M
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How much crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved does Romania import?

Romania imported US$34.0M of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved (HS 1605) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to Romania?

Pakistan reported no exports of crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to Romania in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Romania for crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved?

India leads: US$180K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$180K.

How can I start exporting crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to Romania?

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