Export Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… from Pakistan to Ethiopia
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 Ethiopia in 2025, while India sold US$40K there. Ethiopia's total imports of the product were US$86.6M in 2023.
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 Ethiopia fell 47% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, Ethiopia rates 44 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 19th of 31 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Ethiopia before sending samples, then list iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… with Ethiopia as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 44/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.04M
- Market size
- US$86.58M
- Check before you export
- Ethiopia has limited foreign exchange, which can delay payments. Its latest full import statistics are for 2023.
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… does Ethiopia import?
Ethiopia imported US$86.6M of iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… (HS 7209) in 2023, 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 Ethiopia?
Pakistan reported no exports of iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… to Ethiopia in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Ethiopia for iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,…?
India leads: US$40K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$40K.
How can I start exporting iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad,… to Ethiopia?
Confirm your HS code, check Ethiopia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Ethiopia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Ethiopia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.