Export Salt (incl. Himalayan rock salt) from Pakistan to Japan
Japan imported US$312M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2025. India supplied US$26.6M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$370K, a gap of US$26.3M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.1%.
That gap matters: buyers in Japan already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. 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 77 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 3rd of 78 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) with Japan as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 77/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.37M
- From India (2025)
- US$26.64M
- Market size
- US$312.03M
- 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 salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) does Japan import?
Japan imported US$312M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Japan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$370K of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Japan in 2025, 0.1% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt)?
India leads: US$26.6M against Pakistan's US$370K in 2025, a gap of US$26.3M.
How can I start exporting salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) 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.