Export Lead; unwrought from Pakistan to Japan
Pakistan did not report any exports of lead; unwrought (HS 7801) to Japan in 2025, while India sold US$14.7M there. Japan's total imports of the product were US$75.2M 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 Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Japan rates 63 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 10th of 28 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Japan before sending samples, then list lead; unwrought with Japan as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 63/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$14.73M
- Market size
- US$75.24M
- 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 lead; unwrought does Japan import?
Japan imported US$75.2M of lead; unwrought (HS 7801) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export lead; unwrought to Japan?
Pakistan reported no exports of lead; unwrought to Japan in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for lead; unwrought?
India leads: US$14.7M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$14.7M.
How can I start exporting lead; unwrought 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.