Türkiye
A textile rival and neighbour where Pakistan's sales have halved since 2020
Türkiye bought US$180 million of goods from Pakistan in 2025, 50% less than in 2020. India sold US$4.68 billion, about 26 times as much. On Türkiye's own 2025 figures, Pakistan supplies about 0.10% of its imports and India about 1.7%.
The remaining trade is mostly inputs for Turkish textile mills: heavy and light cotton fabric (US$39 million), cotton yarn and dyes, plus ethanol, tyres and surgical instruments. Pakistan leads India in cotton fabrics, ethanol, men's trousers, sports goods and knitted gloves.
- Imports from Pakistan (2025)
- US$ 180 M
- Imports from India (2025)
- US$ 4.68 B
- India sells
- 26.0× more
- Pakistan's share
- 0.10%
- India's share
- 1.67%
- Total imports
- US$ 365.37 B
- HS 5209 Woven cotton fabrics (heavy)
- from Pakistan US$ 27 M, from India US$ 2 M
- HS 5208 Woven cotton fabrics (light)
- from Pakistan US$ 13 M, from India US$ 4 M
- HS 3204 Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as…
- from Pakistan US$ 11 M, from India US$ 145 M
- HS 5205 Cotton yarn
- from Pakistan US$ 11 M, from India US$ 41 M
- HS 2207 Ethanol (undenatured)
- from Pakistan US$ 8 M, from India US$ 0.26 M
- HS 4011 Rubber tyres
- from Pakistan US$ 7 M, from India US$ 24 M
- HS 9018 Medical & surgical instruments
- from Pakistan US$ 7 M, from India US$ 39 M
- HS 6203 Men's woven suits, trousers & shorts
- from Pakistan US$ 6 M, from India US$ 4 M
- HS 9506 Sports goods
- from Pakistan US$ 6 M, from India US$ 2 M
- HS 6116 Knitted gloves
- from Pakistan US$ 4 M, from India US$ 0.73 M
What does Türkiye import from Pakistan?
In 2025, Türkiye's top imports from Pakistan were: 1. Woven cotton fabrics (heavy) (HS 5209), US$ 27 M; 2. Woven cotton fabrics (light) (HS 5208), US$ 13 M; 3. Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as… (HS 3204), US$ 11 M; 4. Cotton yarn (HS 5205), US$ 11 M; 5. Ethanol (undenatured) (HS 2207), US$ 8 M.
How much does Türkiye import from Pakistan compared with India?
In 2025, Türkiye imported US$ 180 M from Pakistan and US$ 4.68 B from India. India sells about 26.0 times as much as Pakistan. Pakistan holds 0.10% of Türkiye's imports and India 1.67%.
Which Pakistani products have the best export potential in Türkiye?
Products with room to grow include: Rice (HS 1006) — India sells US$102 million; Pakistan US$3.6 million. Cotton fabric (HS 5209) — Pakistan leads India at US$39 million. Cotton yarn (HS 5205) — India sells US$41 million; Pakistan US$11 million. Surgical instruments (HS 9018) — US$1.46 billion of imports; Pakistan ships US$7.1 million. Tobacco (HS 2401) — India sells US$45 million; Pakistan US$1.9 million.
What should Pakistani exporters sell to Türkiye, based on India's exports?
Compare the "Where India leads" table on this page to see which products Türkiye buys from India that Pakistan could supply.
How can I find Pakistani suppliers for Türkiye?
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.