Export Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan did not report any exports of slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel (HS 2619) to Saudi Arabia in 2025, while India sold US$2.0M there. Saudi Arabia's total imports of the product were US$7.8M in 2025.
This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Saudi Arabia grew 60% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Saudi Arabia rates 58 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 2nd of 4 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Saudi Arabia before sending samples, then list slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel with Saudi Arabia as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 58/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$2.02M
- Market size
- US$7.84M
- Check before you export
- Food and consumer goods need Saudi conformity certification and, for food, halal approval.
- Check before you export
- A Pakistan-GCC free trade agreement was signed in preliminary form in 2023. Confirm whether it is in force before pricing on reduced duty.
How much slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel does Saudi Arabia import?
Saudi Arabia imported US$7.8M 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 Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan reported no exports of slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel to Saudi Arabia in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Saudi Arabia for slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel?
India leads: US$2.0M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$2.0M.
How can I start exporting slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel to Saudi Arabia?
Confirm your HS code, check Saudi Arabia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Saudi Arabia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Saudi Arabia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.