Export Salt (incl. Himalayan rock salt) from Pakistan to United States
Pakistan is already ahead of India in United States for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$18.6M here against India's US$2.6M, out of total imports of US$812M in 2025, giving Pakistan 2.3% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to United States grew 43% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, United States rates 63 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 6th 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 United States can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 63/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$18.6M
- From India (2025)
- US$2.56M
- Market size
- US$812.46M
- Check before you export
- US tariff treatment for South Asian suppliers has changed several times since 2025. Confirm the duty on your HS code before quoting.
- Check before you export
- Large retailers require social and environmental compliance audits before onboarding a supplier.
How much salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) does United States import?
United States imported US$812M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) (HS 2501) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to United States?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$18.6M of salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to United States in 2025, 2.3% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in United States for salt (incl. himalayan rock salt)?
Pakistan leads: US$18.6M against India's US$2.6M in 2025.
How can I start exporting salt (incl. himalayan rock salt) to United States?
Confirm your HS code, check United States's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with United States as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the United States Global Trade profile explain the next steps.