Export Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… from Pakistan to Japan
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Japan 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$1.5M here against India's US$160K, out of total imports of US$19.6M in 2025, giving Pakistan 7.6% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Japan rates 47 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 7th 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 Japan can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 47/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$1.48M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.16M
- Market size
- US$19.6M
- Check before you export
- Japanese buyers apply strict quality, labelling and food-safety standards and usually expect samples and factory visits before ordering.
How much rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… does Japan import?
Japan imported US$19.6M 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 Japan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$1.5M of rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… to Japan in 2025, 7.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or…?
Pakistan leads: US$1.5M against India's US$160K 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 Japan?
Confirm your HS code, check Japan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Japan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Japan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.