Export Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted) from Pakistan to Japan
Japan imported US$49.6M of gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted) (HS 6216) in 2025. India supplied US$680K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$380K, a gap of US$300K. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.8%.
That gap matters: buyers in Japan already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Japan rates 56 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 6th of 49 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted) with Japan as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 56/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.38M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.68M
- Market size
- US$49.6M
- Check before you export
- Japanese buyers apply strict quality, labelling and food-safety standards and usually expect samples and factory visits before ordering.
How much gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted) does Japan import?
Japan imported US$49.6M of gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted) (HS 6216) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted) to Japan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$380K of gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted) to Japan in 2025, 0.8% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted)?
India leads: US$680K against Pakistan's US$380K in 2025, a gap of US$300K.
How can I start exporting gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted) to Japan?
Confirm your HS code, check Japan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Japan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Japan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.