Netherlands
Europe's main gateway, where Pakistani home textiles and menswear already beat India
The Netherlands bought US$1.55 billion of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 42% more than in 2020. India sold US$19.06 billion, about 12 times as much. On the Netherlands' own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.12% of its imports and India about 1.0%.
Pakistan's sales are led by bed and bath linen (US$434 million) and men's woven trousers and suits (US$343 million), both well ahead of India's US$44 million and US$85 million. Pakistan also leads India in socks, men's knitted bottoms and nightwear, and ships US$37 million of ethanol. A large share of what lands in Rotterdam is redistributed across the EU, so this market reaches far beyond the Netherlands.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 1.55 B
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 19.06 B
- India sells
- 12.3× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.12%
- India's share
- 1.03%
- Total imports
- US$ 657.67 B
- HS 6302 Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen
- from Pakistan US$ 434 M, from India US$ 44 M
- HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 343 M, from India US$ 85 M
- HS 6115 Socks & hosiery
- from Pakistan US$ 88 M, from India US$ 5 M
- HS 6204 Women's woven suits, dresses & trousers
- from Pakistan US$ 68 M, from India US$ 108 M
- HS 6103 Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 62 M, from India US$ 24 M
- HS 6107 Men's knitted nightwear & underwear
- from Pakistan US$ 44 M, from India US$ 40 M
- HS 2207 Ethanol (undenatured)
- from Pakistan US$ 37 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
- HS 6105 Men's knitted shirts
- from Pakistan US$ 36 M, from India US$ 39 M
- HS 6109 T-shirts & vests (knitted)
- from Pakistan US$ 34 M, from India US$ 131 M
- HS 5208 Woven cotton fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 33 M, from India US$ 2 M
What does Netherlands import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Netherlands's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen (HS 6302), US$ 434 M; 2. Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6203), US$ 343 M; 3. Socks & hosiery (HS 6115), US$ 88 M; 4. Women's woven suits, dresses & trousers (HS 6204), US$ 68 M; 5. Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6103), US$ 62 M.
How much does Netherlands import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Netherlands imported US$ 1.55 B from Pakistan and US$ 19.06 B from India. India sells about 12.3 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.12% of Netherlands's imports and India 1.03%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Netherlands?
Products with room to grow include: Women's woven apparel (HS 6204) — India sells 1.6 times more than Pakistan in a US$2.22 billion market. Leather footwear (HS 6403) — US$2.57 billion of imports; Pakistan ships US$15 million. Leather bags & luggage (HS 4202) — India sells US$104 million; Pakistan US$2.1 million. T-shirts & knitwear (HS 6109) — India sells US$131 million against Pakistan's US$34 million. Basmati rice (HS 1006) — India sells 3.9 times more than Pakistan. Bed linen & towels (HS 6302) — Pakistan's largest product here at US$434 million.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Netherlands, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Netherlands buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Netherlands?
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.