Export Synthetic staple-fibre yarn from Pakistan to South Africa
Pakistan did not report any exports of synthetic staple-fibre yarn (HS 5509) to South Africa in 2025, while India sold US$17.0M there. South Africa's total imports of the product were US$23.5M 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 South Africa fell 7% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, South Africa rates 65 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 18th of 58 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for South Africa before sending samples, then list synthetic staple-fibre yarn with South Africa as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 65/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$17M
- Market size
- US$23.51M
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much synthetic staple-fibre yarn does South Africa import?
South Africa imported US$23.5M of synthetic staple-fibre yarn (HS 5509) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export synthetic staple-fibre yarn to South Africa?
Pakistan reported no exports of synthetic staple-fibre yarn to South Africa in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in South Africa for synthetic staple-fibre yarn?
India leads: US$17.0M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$17.0M.
How can I start exporting synthetic staple-fibre yarn to South Africa?
Confirm your HS code, check South Africa's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with South Africa as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the South Africa Global Trade profile explain the next steps.