Export Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… from Pakistan to Malaysia

Malaysia imported US$118M of synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… (HS 5402) in 2025. India supplied US$13.5M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$20K, a gap of US$13.5M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.0%.

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 71 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 19th of 72 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… with Malaysia as a target market so buyers can find you.

Opportunity score
71/100 (Top opportunity)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0.02M
From India (2025)
US$13.54M
Market size
US$118.31M
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 synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… does Malaysia import?

Malaysia imported US$118M of synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… (HS 5402) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… to Malaysia?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$20K of synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… to Malaysia in 2025, 0.0% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Malaysia for synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic…?

India leads: US$13.5M against Pakistan's US$20K in 2025, a gap of US$13.5M.

How can I start exporting synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… 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.