Export Salt (incl. Himalayan rock salt) from Pakistan to Taiwan
Taiwan imported US$158M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2024. India supplied US$14.8M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$260K, a gap of US$14.6M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.2%.
That gap matters: buyers in Taiwan already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Taiwan fell 11% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, Taiwan rates 67 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 4th 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 Taiwan as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 67/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.26M
- From India (2025)
- US$14.82M
- Market size
- US$157.73M
- Check before you export
- Taiwan does not report to UN Comtrade under its own name; its figures appear as 'Other Asia' and use 2024 for market size.
How much salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) does Taiwan import?
Taiwan imported US$158M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2024, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Taiwan?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$260K of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Taiwan in 2025, 0.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Taiwan for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt)?
India leads: US$14.8M against Pakistan's US$260K in 2025, a gap of US$14.6M.
How can I start exporting salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to Taiwan?
Confirm your HS code, check Taiwan's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Taiwan as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Taiwan Global Trade profile explain the next steps.