Export Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel from Pakistan to South Korea
Pakistan is already ahead of India in South Korea for ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel (HS 7204). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$5.5M here against India's US$90K, out of total imports of US$948M in 2025, giving Pakistan 0.6% of the market.
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 51 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 12th of 21 markets for this product.
For a Pakistani exporter this is a market to defend and deepen rather than open: buyers know Pakistani supply, so the competition is often other Pakistani firms. Next step: show certifications, lead times and capacity clearly on your listing so importers in South Korea can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 51/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$5.55M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.09M
- Market size
- US$948.17M
- Check before you export
- Korean food importers usually require detailed testing and labelling in Korean before goods clear customs.
How much ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel does South Korea import?
South Korea imported US$948M 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 South Korea?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$5.5M of ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel to South Korea in 2025, 0.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in South Korea for ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel?
Pakistan leads: US$5.5M against India's US$90K in 2025.
How can I start exporting ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel 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.