Export Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti,… from Pakistan to South Africa
South Africa imported US$133M of pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti,… (HS 1902) in 2025. India supplied US$4.1M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$100K, a gap of US$4.0M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.1%.
That gap matters: buyers in South Africa already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to South Africa fell 7% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, South Africa rates 66 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 8th of 61 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti,… with South Africa as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 66/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.1M
- From India (2025)
- US$4.09M
- Market size
- US$132.83M
- 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 pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti,… does South Africa import?
South Africa imported US$133M of pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti,… (HS 1902) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti,… to South Africa?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$100K of pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti,… to South Africa in 2025, 0.1% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in South Africa for pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti,…?
India leads: US$4.1M against Pakistan's US$100K in 2025, a gap of US$4.0M.
How can I start exporting pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti,… to South Africa?
Confirm your HS code, check South Africa's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with South Africa as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the South Africa Global Trade profile explain the next steps.