Export Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel from Pakistan to France

Pakistan did not report any exports of ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel (HS 7204) to France in 2025, while India sold US$550K there. France's total imports of the product were US$568M 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 France grew 31% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, France rates 59 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 8th of 21 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for France before sending samples, then list ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel with France as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
59/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.55M
Market size
US$568.39M
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How much ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel does France import?

France imported US$568M of ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel (HS 7204) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel to France?

Pakistan reported no exports of ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel to France in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in France for ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel?

India leads: US$550K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$550K.

How can I start exporting ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel to France?

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