Export Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… from Pakistan to Germany
Germany imported US$24.8M of rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… (HS 6310) in 2025. India supplied US$390K of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$200K, a gap of US$190K. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.8%.
That gap matters: buyers in Germany already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Germany grew 21% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Germany rates 53 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 5th of 29 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… with Germany as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 53/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.2M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.39M
- Market size
- US$24.78M
- Check before you export
- Large German buyers must check social and environmental standards in their supply chains, so expect audit and documentation requests.
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
How much rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… does Germany import?
Germany imported US$24.8M 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 Germany?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$200K of rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… to Germany in 2025, 0.8% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Germany for rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or…?
India leads: US$390K against Pakistan's US$200K in 2025, a gap of US$190K.
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 Germany?
Confirm your HS code, check Germany's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Germany as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Germany Global Trade profile explain the next steps.