Export Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or… from Pakistan to South Korea

Pakistan did not report any exports of dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or… (HS 3505) to South Korea in 2025, while India sold US$140K there. South Korea's total imports of the product were US$170M 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 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 55 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 18th of 53 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for South Korea before sending samples, then list dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or… with South Korea as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
55/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.14M
Market size
US$169.97M
Check before you export
Korean food importers usually require detailed testing and labelling in Korean before goods clear customs.

How much dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or… does South Korea import?

South Korea imported US$170M of dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or… (HS 3505) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or… to South Korea?

Pakistan reported no exports of dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or… to South Korea in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in South Korea for dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or…?

India leads: US$140K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$140K.

How can I start exporting dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or… 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.