Export Refined copper from Pakistan to Japan
Pakistan did not report any exports of refined copper (HS 7403) to Japan in 2025, while India sold US$630K there. Japan's total imports of the product were US$133M in 2025.
This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. 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 46 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 20th of 29 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Japan before sending samples, then list refined copper with Japan as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 46/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.63M
- Market size
- US$133.26M
- 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 refined copper does Japan import?
Japan imported US$133M of refined copper (HS 7403) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export refined copper to Japan?
Pakistan reported no exports of refined copper to Japan in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for refined copper?
India leads: US$630K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$630K.
How can I start exporting refined copper 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.