Export Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… from Pakistan to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka imported US$207M of synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… (HS 5402) in 2025. India supplied US$13.2M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$430K, a gap of US$12.8M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.2%.
That gap matters: buyers in Sri Lanka already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Sri Lanka grew 21% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Sri Lanka rates 71 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 18th 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 Sri Lanka as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 71/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.43M
- From India (2025)
- US$13.22M
- Market size
- US$206.92M
- Check before you export
- Sri Lanka has used import restrictions and licensing in recent years. Confirm current rules for your product before shipping.
How much synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… does Sri Lanka import?
Sri Lanka imported US$207M 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 Sri Lanka?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$430K of synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… to Sri Lanka in 2025, 0.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Sri Lanka for synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic…?
India leads: US$13.2M against Pakistan's US$430K in 2025, a gap of US$12.8M.
How can I start exporting synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic… to Sri Lanka?
Confirm your HS code, check Sri Lanka's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Sri Lanka as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Sri Lanka Global Trade profile explain the next steps.