Export Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale from Pakistan to Portugal
Portugal imported US$23.0M of yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (HS 5510) in 2025. India supplied US$6.0M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$150K, a gap of US$5.8M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.7%.
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 68 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 4th of 36 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale with Portugal as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 68/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.15M
- From India (2025)
- US$5.99M
- Market size
- US$22.97M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale does Portugal import?
Portugal imported US$23.0M of yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale (HS 5510) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale to Portugal?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$150K of yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale to Portugal in 2025, 0.7% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Portugal for yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale?
India leads: US$6.0M against Pakistan's US$150K in 2025, a gap of US$5.8M.
How can I start exporting yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale 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.