Export Synthetic staple-fibre yarn from Pakistan to Portugal

Portugal imported US$71.5M of synthetic staple-fibre yarn (HS 5509) in 2025. India supplied US$14.8M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$940K, a gap of US$13.9M. Pakistan's share of the market is 1.3%.

That gap matters: buyers in Portugal already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Portugal grew 29% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Portugal rates 74 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 10th of 58 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list synthetic staple-fibre yarn with Portugal as a target market so buyers can find you.

Opportunity score
74/100 (Top opportunity)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0.94M
From India (2025)
US$14.81M
Market size
US$71.49M
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How much synthetic staple-fibre yarn does Portugal import?

Portugal imported US$71.5M of synthetic staple-fibre yarn (HS 5509) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export synthetic staple-fibre yarn to Portugal?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$940K of synthetic staple-fibre yarn to Portugal in 2025, 1.3% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Portugal for synthetic staple-fibre yarn?

India leads: US$14.8M against Pakistan's US$940K in 2025, a gap of US$13.9M.

How can I start exporting synthetic staple-fibre yarn to Portugal?

Confirm your HS code, check Portugal's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Portugal as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Portugal Global Trade profile explain the next steps.