Export Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered,… from Pakistan to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka imported US$47.1M of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered,… (HS 4811) in 2025. India supplied US$12.6M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$200K, a gap of US$12.4M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.4%.
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 67 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 16th of 77 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered,… with Sri Lanka as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 67/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.2M
- From India (2025)
- US$12.59M
- Market size
- US$47.06M
- 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 paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered,… does Sri Lanka import?
Sri Lanka imported US$47.1M of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered,… (HS 4811) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered,… to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$200K of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered,… to Sri Lanka in 2025, 0.4% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Sri Lanka for paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered,…?
India leads: US$12.6M against Pakistan's US$200K in 2025, a gap of US$12.4M.
How can I start exporting paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered,… 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.