Export Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale from Pakistan to Iran
Pakistan did not report any exports of yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (HS 5510) to Iran in 2025, while India sold US$30K there. Iran's total imports of the product were US$11.1M in 2023.
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 Iran grew 531% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Iran rates 54 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 19th of 36 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Iran before sending samples, then list yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale with Iran as a target market so importers there can contact you.
- Opportunity score
- 54/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.03M
- Market size
- US$11.11M
- Check before you export
- International sanctions on Iran restrict banking and payments. Take legal advice on sanctions and payment routes before trading.
- Check before you export
- Iran's latest full import statistics are for 2023.
How much yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale does Iran import?
Iran imported US$11.1M of yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (HS 5510) in 2023, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale to Iran?
Pakistan reported no exports of yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale to Iran in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Iran for yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale?
India leads: US$30K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$30K.
How can I start exporting yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale to Iran?
Confirm your HS code, check Iran's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Iran as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Iran Global Trade profile explain the next steps.