South Korea

A technology economy where Pakistan sells raw materials and India sells metals

South Korea bought US$165 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 10% less than in 2020. India sold US$6.01 billion, about 36 times as much. On South Korea's own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.04% of its imports and India about 1.0%.

Sesame seeds (US$22 million), light cotton fabric (US$19 million), soapstone (US$17 million), ethanol (US$15 million) and cotton yarn lead. Pakistan leads India in soapstone, ethanol, steel scrap and sports goods.

Imports from Pakistan (2025)
US$ 165 M
Imports from India (2025)
US$ 6.01 B
India sells
36.5× more
Pakistan's share
0.04%
India's share
1.02%
Total imports
US$ 631.59 B
HS 1207 Sesame & other oil seeds
from Pakistan US$ 22 M, from India US$ 46 M
HS 5208 Woven cotton fabrics (light)
from Pakistan US$ 19 M, from India US$ 37 M
HS 2526 Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs…
from Pakistan US$ 17 M, from India US$ 1 M
HS 2207 Ethanol (undenatured)
from Pakistan US$ 15 M, from India US$ 0.00 M
HS 5205 Cotton yarn
from Pakistan US$ 9 M, from India US$ 72 M
HS 0306 Shrimp & other crustaceans
from Pakistan US$ 8 M, from India US$ 24 M
HS 7204 Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
from Pakistan US$ 6 M, from India US$ 0.09 M
HS 9018 Medical & surgical instruments
from Pakistan US$ 6 M, from India US$ 24 M
HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
from Pakistan US$ 5 M, from India US$ 6 M
HS 6103 Men's knitted suits, trousers & shorts
from Pakistan US$ 5 M, from India US$ 2 M

What does South Korea import from Pakistan?

In 2025, South Korea's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Sesame & other oil seeds (HS 1207), US$ 22 M; 2. Woven cotton fabrics (light) (HS 5208), US$ 19 M; 3. Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… (HS 2526), US$ 17 M; 4. Ethanol (undenatured) (HS 2207), US$ 15 M; 5. Cotton yarn (HS 5205), US$ 9 M.

How much does South Korea import from Pakistan compared with India?

In 2025, South Korea imported US$ 165 M from Pakistan and US$ 6.01 B from India. India sells about 36.5 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.04% of South Korea's imports and India 1.02%.

Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in South Korea?

Products with room to grow include: Sesame seeds (HS 1207) — Pakistan's largest product here, in a US$271 million market. Himalayan salt (HS 2501) — India sells US$65 million; Pakistan US$1.3 million. Guar gum & extracts (HS 1302) — India sells US$51 million; Pakistan US$1.0 million. Cotton yarn (HS 5205) — India sells US$72 million; Pakistan US$8.7 million. Shrimp (HS 0306) — US$1.17 billion of imports; Pakistan ships US$8.3 million.

What should Pakistani exporters sell to South Korea, based on India's exports?

Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products South Korea buys from India that Pakistan could supply.

How can I find Pakistani suppliers for South Korea?

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.