Export Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… from Pakistan to Bangladesh
Bangladesh has not published recent import figures for natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… (HS 2526), so we estimate the market from what Pakistan and India sell there: US$3.6M in 2025. Pakistan supplied US$40K and India US$3.5M.
Because the market size is an estimate, treat the score as a rough guide. Pakistan's total sales to Bangladesh grew 25% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Bangladesh rates 58 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 9th of 48 markets for this product. Next step: check demand directly with importers or through a trade office before committing to samples or a trade fair, and list natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… so buyers in Bangladesh can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 58/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.04M
- From India (2025)
- US$3.52M
- Market size
- US$3.56M (estimated)
- Check before you export
- Bangladesh has not published recent import statistics to UN Comtrade, so market sizes are not shown.
- Check before you export
- India's land border gives it lower freight costs and shorter lead times on bulky goods.
How much natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… does Bangladesh import?
Bangladesh has not reported recent import figures for HS 2526. Based on Pakistan's and India's sales, the market is at least US$3.6M a year.
Does Pakistan export natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… to Bangladesh?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$40K of natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… to Bangladesh in 2025.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Bangladesh for natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs…?
India leads: US$3.5M against Pakistan's US$40K in 2025, a gap of US$3.5M.
How can I start exporting natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… to Bangladesh?
Confirm your HS code, check Bangladesh's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Bangladesh as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Bangladesh Global Trade profile explain the next steps.