Export Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… from Pakistan to Italy
Italy imported US$18.2M 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$10.3M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$480K, a gap of US$9.8M. Pakistan's share of the market is 2.6%.
That gap matters: buyers in Italy already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Italy grew 63% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Italy rates 82 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 1st 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 Italy as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 82/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.48M
- From India (2025)
- US$10.28M
- Market size
- US$18.17M
- 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 Italy import?
Italy imported US$18.2M 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 Italy?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$480K of rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… to Italy in 2025, 2.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Italy for rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or…?
India leads: US$10.3M against Pakistan's US$480K in 2025, a gap of US$9.8M.
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 Italy?
Confirm your HS code, check Italy's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Italy as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Italy Global Trade profile explain the next steps.