Export Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… from Pakistan to Japan
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Japan for natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… (HS 2526). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$5.9M here against India's US$1.5M, out of total imports of US$88.5M in 2025, giving Pakistan 6.7% 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 10th of 48 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$5.94M
- From India (2025)
- US$1.47M
- Market size
- US$88.53M
- 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 natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… does Japan import?
Japan imported US$88.5M 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 Japan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$5.9M of natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… to Japan in 2025, 6.7% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs…?
Pakistan leads: US$5.9M against India's US$1.5M in 2025.
How can I start exporting natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… 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.