Export Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… from Pakistan to Malaysia

Pakistan is already ahead of India in Malaysia 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$110K here against India's US$10K, out of total imports of US$2.4M in 2025, giving Pakistan 4.5% of the market.

Pakistan's total sales to Malaysia grew 50% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Malaysia rates 37 out of 100 (niche) and ranks 17th 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 Malaysia can compare you quickly.

Opportunity score
37/100 (Niche)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0.11M
From India (2025)
US$0.01M
Market size
US$2.44M
Check before you export
Meat and many processed foods need halal certification recognised by Malaysia's halal authority before they can be imported.

How much rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… does Malaysia import?

Malaysia imported US$2.4M 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 Malaysia?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$110K of rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… to Malaysia in 2025, 4.5% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Malaysia for rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or…?

Pakistan leads: US$110K against India's US$10K 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 Malaysia?

Confirm your HS code, check Malaysia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Malaysia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Malaysia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.