Export Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel from Pakistan to Malaysia
Malaysia imported US$147M of slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel (HS 2619) in 2025. India supplied US$19.2M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$7.6M, a gap of US$11.6M. Pakistan's share of the market is 5.2%.
That gap matters: buyers in Malaysia already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Malaysia grew 50% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Malaysia rates 90 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 1st of 4 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel with Malaysia as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 90/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$7.61M
- From India (2025)
- US$19.18M
- Market size
- US$146.72M
- Check before you export
- Meat and many processed foods need halal certification recognised by Malaysia's halal authority before they can be imported.
How much slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel does Malaysia import?
Malaysia imported US$147M of slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel (HS 2619) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel to Malaysia?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$7.6M of slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel to Malaysia in 2025, 5.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Malaysia for slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel?
India leads: US$19.2M against Pakistan's US$7.6M in 2025, a gap of US$11.6M.
How can I start exporting slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel to Malaysia?
Confirm your HS code, check Malaysia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Malaysia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Malaysia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.