Export Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… from Pakistan to Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire imported US$3.6M of natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… (HS 2526) in 2025. India supplied US$560K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$50K, a gap of US$510K. Pakistan's share of the market is 1.4%.
That gap matters: buyers in Côte d'Ivoire already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Côte d'Ivoire grew 335% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Côte d'Ivoire rates 54 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 17th of 48 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… with Côte d'Ivoire as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 54/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.05M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.56M
- Market size
- US$3.65M
- 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 natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… does Côte d'Ivoire import?
Côte d'Ivoire imported US$3.6M of natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… (HS 2526) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… to Côte d'Ivoire?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$50K of natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… to Côte d'Ivoire in 2025, 1.4% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Côte d'Ivoire for natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs…?
India leads: US$560K against Pakistan's US$50K in 2025, a gap of US$510K.
How can I start exporting natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… to Côte d'Ivoire?
Confirm your HS code, check Côte d'Ivoire's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Côte d'Ivoire as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Côte d'Ivoire Global Trade profile explain the next steps.