Export Onions & garlic from Pakistan to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka imported US$138M of onions & garlic (HS 0703) in 2025. India supplied US$70.8M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$9.9M, a gap of US$61.0M. Pakistan's share of the market is 7.2%.
That gap matters: buyers in Sri Lanka already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Sri Lanka grew 21% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Sri Lanka rates 79 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 3rd of 47 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list onions & garlic with Sri Lanka as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 79/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$9.88M
- From India (2025)
- US$70.84M
- Market size
- US$138.01M
- Check before you export
- Sri Lanka has used import restrictions and licensing in recent years. Confirm current rules for your product before shipping.
How much onions & garlic does Sri Lanka import?
Sri Lanka imported US$138M of onions & garlic (HS 0703) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export onions & garlic to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$9.9M of onions & garlic to Sri Lanka in 2025, 7.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Sri Lanka for onions & garlic?
India leads: US$70.8M against Pakistan's US$9.9M in 2025, a gap of US$61.0M.
How can I start exporting onions & garlic to Sri Lanka?
Confirm your HS code, check Sri Lanka's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Sri Lanka as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Sri Lanka Global Trade profile explain the next steps.