2023
Exports
$154MWorld Rnk 8 / 213
Flag Rnk 36 / 1129
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Used Clothing
-0.66Rnk 752 / 1025
2023
Imports
$335MWorld Rnk 1 / 216
Flag Rnk 23 / 1174
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Pakistan
-0.55Rnk 89 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Pakistan exported $154M in Used Clothing, making it the 8th largest exporter of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 36th most exported product in Pakistan. The main destination of Used Clothing exports from Pakistan are: Thailand ($23.6M), Kenya ($14.9M), United States ($14.1M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($10.4M), and Madagascar ($10.2M).

The fastest growing export markets for Used Clothing of Pakistan between 2022 and 2023 were Kenya ($6.1M), Republic of the Congo ($1.63M), and Austria ($1.01M).

Imports In 2023, Pakistan imported $335M in Used Clothing, becoming the 1st largest importer of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 23rd most imported product in Pakistan. Pakistan imports Used Clothing primarily from: United States ($156M), China ($23.4M), Canada ($19.8M), United Kingdom ($19.4M), and South Korea ($13.2M).

The fastest growing import markets in Used Clothing for Pakistan between 2022 and 2023 were Germany ($3.57M), United Arab Emirates ($2.86M), and Australia ($2.82M).

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Used Clothing. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$154M
IMPORTS (2023)$335M
NET TRADE (2023)-$182M

In 2023, Pakistan exported $154M in Used Clothing. The main destinations of Pakistan exports on Used Clothing were Thailand ($23.6M), Kenya ($14.9M), United States ($14.1M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($10.4M), and Madagascar ($10.2M).

In 2023, Pakistan imported $335M in Used Clothing, mainly from United States ($156M), China ($23.4M), Canada ($19.8M), United Kingdom ($19.4M), and South Korea ($13.2M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Used Clothing EXPORT MARKETS FOR Pakistan WERE (2022 - 2023):
Kenya$6.1M (69.3%)
Austria$1.01M (2.23k%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Used Clothing BY Pakistan WERE (2022 - 2023):
Mozambique-$33.8M (-93.4%)
Zambia-$7.82M (-45.1%)
United Arab Emirates-$5.6M (-59.7%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Pakistan's main exporting competitors in Used Clothing were:
In 2023, Pakistan's main importing competitors in Used Clothing were:

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Trade Value of Used Clothing by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited Arab Emirates+ $3.91M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $15.8M

Used Clothing’s highest export potential is United Arab Emirates. With an export gap of $3.91M.   Used Clothing’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $15.8M.

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