Export Unwrought aluminium from Pakistan to Japan

Pakistan did not report any exports of unwrought aluminium (HS 7601) to Japan in 2025, while India sold US$327M there. Japan's total imports of the product were US$5.71B 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 Japan grew 22% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Japan rates 88 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 4th of 51 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Japan before sending samples, then list unwrought aluminium with Japan as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
88/100 (Top opportunity)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$327.15M
Market size
US$5707.44M
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 unwrought aluminium does Japan import?

Japan imported US$5.71B of unwrought aluminium (HS 7601) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export unwrought aluminium to Japan?

Pakistan reported no exports of unwrought aluminium to Japan in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Japan for unwrought aluminium?

India leads: US$327M against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$327M.

How can I start exporting unwrought aluminium 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.