Export Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… from Pakistan to United States
Pakistan is already ahead of India in United States 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$29.9M here against India's US$3.0M, out of total imports of US$108M in 2025, giving Pakistan 28% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to United States grew 43% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, United States rates 53 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 4th 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 United States can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 53/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$29.87M
- From India (2025)
- US$2.97M
- Market size
- US$107.75M
- Check before you export
- US tariff treatment for South Asian suppliers has changed several times since 2025. Confirm the duty on your HS code before quoting.
- Check before you export
- Large retailers require social and environmental compliance audits before onboarding a supplier.
How much rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… does United States import?
United States imported US$108M 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 United States?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$29.9M of rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or… to United States in 2025, 28% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in United States for rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or…?
Pakistan leads: US$29.9M against India's US$3.0M 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 United States?
Confirm your HS code, check United States's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with United States as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the United States Global Trade profile explain the next steps.