Export Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… from Pakistan to Belgium
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Belgium 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$590K here against India's US$420K, out of total imports of US$5.8M in 2025, giving Pakistan 10% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to Belgium grew 7% between 2020 and 2025, which points to a steady trade relationship. On our opportunity score, Belgium rates 36 out of 100 (niche) and ranks 20th 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 Belgium can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 36/100 (Niche)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.59M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.42M
- Market size
- US$5.82M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… does Belgium import?
Belgium imported US$5.8M 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 Belgium?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$590K of rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… to Belgium in 2025, 10% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Belgium for rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or…?
Pakistan leads: US$590K against India's US$420K 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 Belgium?
Confirm your HS code, check Belgium's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Belgium as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Belgium Global Trade profile explain the next steps.