Japan
A demanding, high-value market where Pakistan's presence is still small
Japan bought US$203 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 22% more than in 2020. India sold US$6.12 billion, about 30 times as much. On Japan's own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.03% of its imports and India about 0.93%.
The mix is varied: cotton yarn (US$21 million), shrimp (US$12 million), men's woven trousers, metal containers, chromium ore, cotton fabrics and surgical instruments. Pakistan leads India in cotton fabrics, sports goods, metal containers and chromium ore.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 203 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 6.12 B
- India sells
- 30.2× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.03%
- India's share
- 0.93%
- Total imports
- US$ 755.43 B
- HS 5205 Cotton yarn
- from Pakistan US$ 21 M, from India US$ 33 M
- HS 0306 Shrimp & other crustaceans
- from Pakistan US$ 12 M, from India US$ 311 M
- HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 11 M, from India US$ 30 M
- HS 7310 Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied…
- from Pakistan US$ 11 M, from India US$ 2 M
- HS 2610 Chromium ore
- from Pakistan US$ 10 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 5209 Woven cotton fabrics (heavy)
- from Pakistan US$ 10 M, from India US$ 2 M
- HS 9018 Medical & surgical instruments
- from Pakistan US$ 9 M, from India US$ 10 M
- HS 5208 Woven cotton fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 9 M, from India US$ 6 M
- HS 0506 Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or…
- from Pakistan US$ 7 M, from India US$ 9 M
- HS 6109 T-shirts & vests (knitted)
- from Pakistan US$ 7 M, from India US$ 17 M
What does Japan import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Japan's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Cotton yarn (HS 5205), US$ 21 M; 2. Shrimp & other crustaceans (HS 0306), US$ 12 M; 3. Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6203), US$ 11 M; 4. Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied… (HS 7310), US$ 11 M; 5. Chromium ore (HS 2610), US$ 10 M.
How much does Japan import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Japan imported US$ 203 M from Pakistan and US$ 6.12 B from India. India sells about 30.2 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.03% of Japan's imports and India 0.93%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Japan?
Products with room to grow include: Shrimp (HS 0306) — India sells US$311 million; Pakistan US$12 million. Fish fillets (HS 0304) — India sells US$83 million; Pakistan US$3.0 million. Himalayan salt (HS 2501) — India sells US$27 million; Pakistan US$0.4 million. Sports goods (HS 9506) — Pakistan leads India in a US$1.36 billion market. Cotton fabrics (HS 5209) — Pakistan already out-sells India.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Japan, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Japan buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Japan?
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.