Export T-shirts & vests (knitted) from Pakistan to Japan

Japan imported US$2.64B of t-shirts & vests (knitted) (HS 6109) in 2025. India supplied US$16.8M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$7.3M, a gap of US$9.5M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.3%.

That gap matters: buyers in Japan already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Japan rates 70 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 14th of 91 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list t-shirts & vests (knitted) with Japan as a target market so buyers can find you.

Opportunity score
70/100 (Top opportunity)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$7.29M
From India (2025)
US$16.78M
Market size
US$2641.42M
Check before you export
Japanese buyers apply strict quality, labelling and food-safety standards and usually expect samples and factory visits before ordering.

How much t-shirts & vests (knitted) does Japan import?

Japan imported US$2.64B of t-shirts & vests (knitted) (HS 6109) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export t-shirts & vests (knitted) to Japan?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$7.3M of t-shirts & vests (knitted) to Japan in 2025, 0.3% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for t-shirts & vests (knitted)?

India leads: US$16.8M against Pakistan's US$7.3M in 2025, a gap of US$9.5M.

How can I start exporting t-shirts & vests (knitted) to Japan?

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