Export Salt (incl. Himalayan rock salt) from Pakistan to Italy
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Italy for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$1.2M here against India's US$40K, out of total imports of US$92.7M in 2025, giving Pakistan 1.3% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to Italy grew 63% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Italy rates 54 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 18th 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 Italy can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 54/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$1.19M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.04M
- Market size
- US$92.73M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) does Italy import?
Italy imported US$92.7M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Italy?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$1.2M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Italy in 2025, 1.3% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Italy for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt)?
Pakistan leads: US$1.2M against India's US$40K in 2025.
How can I start exporting salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Italy?
Confirm your HS code, check Italy's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Italy as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Italy Global Trade profile explain the next steps.