Export Knitted gloves from Pakistan to Japan
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Japan for knitted gloves (HS 6116). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$2.1M here against India's US$0K, out of total imports of US$388M in 2025, giving Pakistan 0.5% 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 57 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 3rd of 66 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
- 57/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$2.11M
- From India (2025)
- US$0M
- Market size
- US$388.14M
- 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 knitted gloves does Japan import?
Japan imported US$388M of knitted gloves (HS 6116) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export knitted gloves to Japan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$2.1M of knitted gloves to Japan in 2025, 0.5% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for knitted gloves?
Pakistan leads: US$2.1M against India's US$0K in 2025.
How can I start exporting knitted gloves 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.