Export Hand-knotted carpets from Pakistan to United States
United States imported US$357M of hand-knotted carpets (HS 5701) in 2025. India supplied US$194M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$29.3M, a gap of US$165M. Pakistan's share of the market is 8.2%.
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 91 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 1st 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 United States as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 91/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$29.27M
- From India (2025)
- US$194.13M
- Market size
- US$357.48M
- Check before you export
- US tariff treatment for South Asian suppliers has changed several times since 2025. Confirm the duty on your HS code before quoting.
- Check before you export
- Large retailers require social and environmental compliance audits before onboarding a supplier.
How much hand-knotted carpets does United States import?
United States imported US$357M of hand-knotted carpets (HS 5701) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export hand-knotted carpets to United States?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$29.3M of hand-knotted carpets to United States in 2025, 8.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in United States for hand-knotted carpets?
India leads: US$194M against Pakistan's US$29.3M in 2025, a gap of US$165M.
How can I start exporting hand-knotted carpets 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.