Export Hand-knotted carpets from Pakistan to Switzerland
Switzerland imported US$21.7M of hand-knotted carpets (HS 5701) in 2025. India supplied US$1.2M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$430K, a gap of US$750K. Pakistan's share of the market is 2.0%.
That gap matters: buyers in Switzerland already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Switzerland fell 5% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, Switzerland rates 46 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 13th 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 Switzerland as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 46/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.43M
- From India (2025)
- US$1.18M
- Market size
- US$21.68M
- Check before you export
- Switzerland is not in the EU, so EU preferences do not apply; check Swiss duty and its own preference scheme.
How much hand-knotted carpets does Switzerland import?
Switzerland imported US$21.7M of hand-knotted carpets (HS 5701) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export hand-knotted carpets to Switzerland?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$430K of hand-knotted carpets to Switzerland in 2025, 2.0% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Switzerland for hand-knotted carpets?
India leads: US$1.2M against Pakistan's US$430K in 2025, a gap of US$750K.
How can I start exporting hand-knotted carpets to Switzerland?
Confirm your HS code, check Switzerland's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Switzerland as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Switzerland Global Trade profile explain the next steps.