Export Starches; inulin from Pakistan to Italy
Pakistan did not report any exports of starches; inulin (HS 1108) to Italy in 2025, while India sold US$20K there. Italy's total imports of the product were US$161M 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 Italy grew 63% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Italy rates 60 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 11th of 54 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Italy before sending samples, then list starches; inulin with Italy as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 60/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.02M
- Market size
- US$160.88M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much starches; inulin does Italy import?
Italy imported US$161M of starches; inulin (HS 1108) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export starches; inulin to Italy?
Pakistan reported no exports of starches; inulin to Italy in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Italy for starches; inulin?
India leads: US$20K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$20K.
How can I start exporting starches; inulin to Italy?
Confirm your HS code, check Italy's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Italy as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Italy Global Trade profile explain the next steps.