Export Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… from Pakistan to Australia
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Australia for rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… (HS 6310). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$3.2M here against India's US$440K, out of total imports of US$12.6M in 2025, giving Pakistan 26% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to Australia grew 17% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Australia rates 36 out of 100 (niche) and ranks 19th of 29 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 Australia can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 36/100 (Niche)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$3.22M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.44M
- Market size
- US$12.61M
- Check before you export
- Australia applies strict biosecurity checks to food, plant and animal products. Confirm import conditions before shipping.
How much rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… does Australia import?
Australia imported US$12.6M of rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… (HS 6310) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… to Australia?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$3.2M of rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… to Australia in 2025, 26% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Australia for rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or…?
Pakistan leads: US$3.2M against India's US$440K in 2025.
How can I start exporting rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… to Australia?
Confirm your HS code, check Australia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Australia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Australia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.