Portugal
A close race with India, built on fabric for Portuguese mills
Portugal bought US$218 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 29% more than in 2020. India sold US$952 million, about 4.4 times as much. On Portugal's own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.18% of its imports and India about 0.97%.
India sells only 4.4 times as much as Pakistan in Portugal. Portugal's textile and clothing industry buys Pakistani fabric: light cotton fabric (US$54 million), synthetic fabric, heavy and blended cotton fabric. Pakistan also leads in bed linen and men's trousers, and sells US$19 million of cotton yarn.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 218 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 952 M
- India sells
- 4.4× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.18%
- India's share
- 0.96%
- Total imports
- US$ 126.07 B
- HS 5208 Woven cotton fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 54 M, from India US$ 7 M
- HS 5205 Cotton yarn
- from Pakistan US$ 19 M, from India US$ 113 M
- HS 6302 Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen
- from Pakistan US$ 16 M, from India US$ 1 M
- HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 14 M, from India US$ 4 M
- HS 5514 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or…
- from Pakistan US$ 14 M, from India US$ 0.03 M
- HS 7210 Coated flat steel
- from Pakistan US$ 13 M, from India US$ 47 M
- HS 5209 Woven cotton fabrics (heavy)
- from Pakistan US$ 13 M, from India US$ 1 M
- HS 5210 Cotton-blend woven fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 10 M, from India US$ 0.12 M
- HS 5513 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or…
- from Pakistan US$ 8 M, from India US$ 0.03 M
- HS 6204 Women's woven suits, dresses & trousers
- from Pakistan US$ 7 M, from India US$ 8 M
What does Portugal import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Portugal's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Woven cotton fabrics (light) (HS 5208), US$ 54 M; 2. Cotton yarn (HS 5205), US$ 19 M; 3. Bed, table, toilet & kitchen linen (HS 6302), US$ 16 M; 4. Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts (HS 6203), US$ 14 M; 5. Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or… (HS 5514), US$ 14 M.
How much does Portugal import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Portugal imported US$ 218 M from Pakistan and US$ 952 M from India. India sells about 4.4 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.18% of Portugal's imports and India 0.96%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Portugal?
Products with room to grow include: Cotton yarn (HS 5205) — India sells US$113 million; Pakistan US$19 million. Cotton fabric (HS 5208) — Pakistan leads India at US$54 million. Squid & cuttlefish (HS 0307) — India sells US$35 million; Pakistan none. Rice (HS 1006) — India sells US$26 million; Pakistan US$5.7 million. Footwear parts (HS 6406) — India sells US$42 million.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Portugal, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Portugal buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Portugal?
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.