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

United States imported US$2.11B of ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel (HS 7204) in 2025. India supplied US$40K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$10K, a gap of US$30K. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.0%.

That gap matters: buyers in United States already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to United States grew 43% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, United States rates 60 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 5th of 21 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel with United States as a target market so buyers can find you.

Opportunity score
60/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0.01M
From India (2025)
US$0.04M
Market size
US$2112.88M
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How much ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel does United States import?

United States imported US$2.11B 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 United States?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$10K of ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel to United States in 2025, 0.0% of the market.

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

India leads: US$40K against Pakistan's US$10K in 2025, a gap of US$30K.

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

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