Export Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… from Pakistan to China

Pakistan did not report any exports of iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… (HS 7209) to China in 2025, while India sold US$150K there. China's total imports of the product were US$276M in 2025.

This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to China grew 23% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, China rates 57 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 12th of 31 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for China before sending samples, then list iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… with China as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
57/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.15M
Market size
US$275.72M
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How much iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… does China import?

China imported US$276M of iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… (HS 7209) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… to China?

Pakistan reported no exports of iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… to China in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in China for iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,…?

India leads: US$150K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$150K.

How can I start exporting iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… to China?

Confirm your HS code, check China's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with China as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the China Global Trade profile explain the next steps.