Export Hand-knotted carpets from Pakistan to France
France imported US$18.2M of hand-knotted carpets (HS 5701) in 2025. India supplied US$2.1M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$460K, a gap of US$1.6M. Pakistan's share of the market is 2.5%.
That gap matters: buyers in France already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. 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 50 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 10th of 48 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list hand-knotted carpets with France as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 50/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.46M
- From India (2025)
- US$2.06M
- Market size
- US$18.18M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much hand-knotted carpets does France import?
France imported US$18.2M of hand-knotted carpets (HS 5701) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export hand-knotted carpets to France?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$460K of hand-knotted carpets to France in 2025, 2.5% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in France for hand-knotted carpets?
India leads: US$2.1M against Pakistan's US$460K in 2025, a gap of US$1.6M.
How can I start exporting hand-knotted carpets 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.