Export Hand-knotted carpets from Pakistan to Japan
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Japan for hand-knotted carpets (HS 5701). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$740K here against India's US$580K, out of total imports of US$23.3M in 2025, giving Pakistan 3.2% of the market.
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 45 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 14th of 48 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 Japan can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 45/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.74M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.58M
- Market size
- US$23.26M
- 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 hand-knotted carpets does Japan import?
Japan imported US$23.3M of hand-knotted carpets (HS 5701) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export hand-knotted carpets to Japan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$740K of hand-knotted carpets to Japan in 2025, 3.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for hand-knotted carpets?
Pakistan leads: US$740K against India's US$580K in 2025.
How can I start exporting hand-knotted carpets 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.