Export Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… from Pakistan to Vietnam
Vietnam imported US$11.7M of natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… (HS 2526) in 2023. India supplied US$910K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$90K, a gap of US$820K. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.8%.
That gap matters: buyers in Vietnam already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Vietnam grew 46% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Vietnam rates 59 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 8th 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 Vietnam as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 59/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.09M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.91M
- Market size
- US$11.7M
- Check before you export
- Vietnam last reported full import statistics for 2023, so market sizes use that year.
How much natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… does Vietnam import?
Vietnam imported US$11.7M of natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… (HS 2526) in 2023, 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 Vietnam?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$90K of natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… to Vietnam in 2025, 0.8% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Vietnam for natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs…?
India leads: US$910K against Pakistan's US$90K in 2025, a gap of US$820K.
How can I start exporting natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… to Vietnam?
Confirm your HS code, check Vietnam's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Vietnam as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Vietnam Global Trade profile explain the next steps.