Export Sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26 from Pakistan to China
Pakistan is already ahead of India in China for sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26 (HS 2505). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$6.9M here against India's US$10K, out of total imports of US$193M in 2025, giving Pakistan 3.6% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to China grew 23% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, China rates 61 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 3rd of 3 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 China can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 61/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$6.86M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.01M
- Market size
- US$193.11M
- Check before you export
- Food, meat and seafood plants must be registered with China's customs authority before they can ship.
- Check before you export
- Duty-free access under the trade agreement applies to listed tariff lines only. Check each product.
How much sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26 does China import?
China imported US$193M of sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26 (HS 2505) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26 to China?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$6.9M of sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26 to China in 2025, 3.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in China for sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26?
Pakistan leads: US$6.9M against India's US$10K in 2025.
How can I start exporting sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26 to China?
Confirm your HS code, check China's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with China as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the China Global Trade profile explain the next steps.