Export Salt (incl. Himalayan rock salt) from Pakistan to France

Pakistan is already ahead of India in France for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$320K here against India's US$300K, out of total imports of US$142M in 2025, giving Pakistan 0.2% of the market.

Pakistan's total sales to France grew 31% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, France rates 54 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 17th of 78 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 France can compare you quickly.

Opportunity score
54/100 (Worth exploring)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0.32M
From India (2025)
US$0.3M
Market size
US$142M
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How much salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) does France import?

France imported US$142M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to France?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$320K of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to France in 2025, 0.2% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in France for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt)?

Pakistan leads: US$320K against India's US$300K in 2025.

How can I start exporting salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to France?

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