Export Knitted sportswear & swimwear from Pakistan to Netherlands

Pakistan is already ahead of India in Netherlands for knitted sportswear & swimwear (HS 6112). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$1.1M here against India's US$240K, out of total imports of US$189M in 2025, giving Pakistan 0.6% of the market.

Pakistan's total sales to Netherlands grew 42% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Netherlands rates 57 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 10th of 50 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 Netherlands can compare you quickly.

Opportunity score
57/100 (Strong)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$1.07M
From India (2025)
US$0.24M
Market size
US$188.82M
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How much knitted sportswear & swimwear does Netherlands import?

Netherlands imported US$189M of knitted sportswear & swimwear (HS 6112) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export knitted sportswear & swimwear to Netherlands?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$1.1M of knitted sportswear & swimwear to Netherlands in 2025, 0.6% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Netherlands for knitted sportswear & swimwear?

Pakistan leads: US$1.1M against India's US$240K in 2025.

How can I start exporting knitted sportswear & swimwear to Netherlands?

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