Italy
A fashion and food market where Pakistani linen, menswear, fabric and rice all lead India
Italy bought US$1.17 billion of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 63% more than in 2020. India sold US$7.49 billion, about 6.4 times as much. On Italy's own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.18% of its imports and India about 1.4%.
Italy is one of the few markets where Pakistan out-sells India in rice (US$94 million against US$73 million). Bed and bath linen (US$277 million) is more than ten times India's figure, and Pakistan also leads in men's woven and knitted trousers and in the cotton fabrics bought by Italian garment makers.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 1.17 B
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 7.49 B
- India sells
- 6.4× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.18%
- India's share
- 1.44%
- Total imports
- US$ 669.46 B
- HS 6302 Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen
- from Pakistan US$ 277 M, from India US$ 21 M
- HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 129 M, from India US$ 26 M
- HS 1006 Rice
- from Pakistan US$ 94 M, from India US$ 73 M
- HS 6103 Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 58 M, from India US$ 8 M
- HS 5208 Woven cotton fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 54 M, from India US$ 11 M
- HS 5209 Woven cotton fabrics (heavy)
- from Pakistan US$ 34 M, from India US$ 5 M
- HS 3903 Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
- from Pakistan US$ 31 M, from India US$ 0.20 M
- HS 2207 Ethanol (undenatured)
- from Pakistan US$ 26 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 6110 Jerseys, pullovers & sweatshirts
- from Pakistan US$ 26 M, from India US$ 10 M
- HS 6109 T-shirts & vests (knitted)
- from Pakistan US$ 24 M, from India US$ 48 M
What does Italy import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Italy's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen (HS 6302), US$ 277 M; 2. Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6203), US$ 129 M; 3. Rice (HS 1006), US$ 94 M; 4. Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6103), US$ 58 M; 5. Woven cotton fabrics (light) (HS 5208), US$ 54 M.
How much does Italy import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Italy imported US$ 1.17 B from Pakistan and US$ 7.49 B from India. India sells about 6.4 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.18% of Italy's imports and India 1.44%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Italy?
Products with room to grow include: Cotton fabrics (HS 5208) — Pakistan sells US$88 million of woven cotton fabric, well ahead of India. Squid & cuttlefish (HS 0307) — India sells US$140 million; Pakistan US$0.4 million. Leather footwear (HS 6403) — A US$3.39 billion market where Pakistan ships US$15 million. Leather bags (HS 4202) — India sells 14 times more than Pakistan. Basmati rice (HS 1006) — Pakistan already leads India at US$94 million. Bed linen & towels (HS 6302) — Pakistan's largest product here at US$277 million.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Italy, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Italy buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Italy?
Use the supplier search on BusinessListing.pk (https://businesslisting.pk/search?tab=suppliers) to find Pakistani manufacturers and exporters by product, then contact them or post a sourcing request.