Product Reports Library: Export Guides for Selling to Canada
Pakistan's Trade and Investment Wing in Canada prepares free market reports to help Pakistani exporters sell to Canada. Each report covers Canadian import data and Pakistan's market share, tariffs and trade preferences (MFN and GPT), labelling and regulatory requirements, distribution channels and lists of Canadian importers.
This library lists all 42 reports by sector, with HS codes and a short summary of each. Select a report title to download the full PDF. You can also search the reports by product, HS code or keyword in the Product Reports section on our homepage.
Sectors covered: Textiles & Apparel, Food & Agriculture, Home Textiles, Packaging, Sports Goods, Medical & Surgical, Chemicals & Petroleum, Leather Goods, Plastics & Household, Steel & Metals, Minerals & Pet Products.
Textiles & Apparel
Cotton Socks and Hosiery (HS 6115.95)
Canada imported USD 114.06 million of knitted cotton socks in 2025; Pakistan has been the 2nd supplier since 2021 with USD 17.71 million (15.53%, +42.6%). Pakistan pays 16% duty while LDCs and FTA partners enter duty-free.
Cotton Sweaters, Pullovers and Cardigans (HS 6110.20)
Canada imported USD 901.89 million of knitted cotton sweaters and pullovers in 2025; Pakistan was the 5th supplier with USD 39.10 million (4.34%, +16.9%). Pakistan pays 18% duty versus duty-free entry for LDCs and Vietnam.
Cotton T-shirts, Singlets and Vests (HS 6109.10)
Canada imported USD 677.48 million of cotton T-shirts in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 12.79 million (1.89%, 13th) and grew 12.9% in January–August 2026 while total imports fell. Pakistan pays 18% duty.
Men's Knitted Cotton Trousers and Shorts (HS 6103.42)
Canada imported USD 150.74 million of men's knitted cotton trousers and shorts in 2025; Pakistan was the 5th supplier with USD 11.41 million (7.57%, +61.2%). Pakistan pays 18% duty.
Men's and Boys' Cotton Trousers and Shorts (HS 6203.42)
Canada imported USD 473.06 million of men's cotton trousers and shorts in 2025; Pakistan rose to 3rd with USD 39.87 million (8.43%, +21.5%) and grew 7.7% in January–August 2026. Pakistan pays 17% duty.
Printed Cotton Fabric (HS 5208.52)
Canada imported USD 24.63 million of printed plain-weave cotton fabric in 2025; Pakistan was the 2nd supplier with USD 4.85 million (19.69%, +23.8%) and grew 12.7% in January–August 2026. Duty-free from all origins.
Sports Jerseys and Team Shirts of Man-made Fibres (HS 6110.30)
Canada imported USD 852.85 million of man-made fibre jerseys and pullovers in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 4.83 million (0.57%), up 15.1%. Pakistan pays the full 18% duty while LDCs and Vietnam enter duty-free.
Sports T-shirts of Synthetic Fibres (HS 6109.90)
Canada imported USD 287.07 million of non-cotton T-shirts in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 2.23 million (0.78%), up 51.6%, and kept growing 51% in January–July 2026. Apparel pays 18% duty with bilingual fibre-content labelling.
Synthetic Socks and Hosiery (HS 6115.96)
Canada imported USD 153.57 million of synthetic socks in 2025; Pakistan rose to 2nd after China with USD 7.47 million (4.86%, +92.8%). Pakistan pays 16% duty while LDCs and FTA partners enter duty-free.
Technical Textiles (HS 6307.90)
Canada imported USD 355.50 million of made-up textile articles in 2025; Pakistan grew 86.3% to USD 0.92 million and reached USD 1.32 million in January–August 2026 (+204.5%). MFN duty up to 18%; medical masks need a Health Canada MDEL.
Tents of Cotton, Canvas and Other Textiles (HS 6306.29)
Canada imported USD 5.26 million of textile tents in 2025; Pakistan was the 7th supplier with USD 126.9 thousand (2.41%) and grew 66.7% in January–August 2026. MFN duty 17% (no GPT for Pakistan); tents must meet flame-resistance rules and carry a bilingual fire-safety warning.
Track Suits of Synthetic Fibres (Knitted) (HS 6112.12)
Canada imported USD 2.65 million of synthetic knitted track suits in 2025 (+29.7%); Pakistan's sales rebounded 184% in January–July 2026 to a 6.3% share. Apparel pays 18% duty with bilingual fibre-content labelling.
Women's and Girls' Cotton Trousers and Shorts (HS 6204.62)
Canada imported USD 475.72 million of women's cotton trousers and shorts in 2025; Pakistan was the 5th supplier with USD 37.47 million (7.88%, +31.3%). Pakistan pays 17% duty.
Food & Agriculture
Glucose and Glucose Syrup (HS 1702.30)
Canada imported USD 118.55 million of glucose and glucose syrup in 2025; Pakistan has been the 3rd supplier since 2020 with USD 8.60 million (7.26%, +28.2%). Dextrose is duty-free; glucose syrup pays 3.5%.
Green Tea (HS 0902.10)
Canada imported USD 46.30 million of packaged green tea in 2025; Pakistan was the 23rd supplier with USD 64.9 thousand (+264.4%). Duty-free from all origins; importers need a Safe Food for Canadians licence and pesticide residues are the main risk.
Mandarins and Kinnow (Citrus) (HS 0805.21)
Canada imported USD 180.97 million of mandarins in 2025 (+20.2%); imports from Pakistan rose 233.5% to USD 315 thousand in January–August 2026. Duty-free; no phytosanitary certificate needed, but shipments must be free of soil, pests and leaves.
Milled Rice (Basmati and Other) (HS 1006.30)
Canada imported USD 443.80 million of milled rice in 2025; Pakistan has been the 4th supplier since 2016 with USD 17.38 million (3.92%). Duty-free; importers need a Safe Food for Canadians licence and arsenic limits apply.
Pink (Himalayan) Salt (HS 2501.00)
Canada imported USD 207.1 million of salt in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 8.64 million (4.2%, 5th supplier) and was up 22.6% in January–July 2026. Most pink salt enters duty-free; table salt must be iodized and labelled under Canadian food rules.
Sauces, Mixed Condiments and Seasonings (HS 2103.90)
Canada imported USD 829.43 million of sauces and condiments in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 11.39 million (1.37%, +37.8%) and grew 6.3% in January–August 2026. Pakistan pays 5–9.5% under the GPT; importers need an SFC licence.
Sesame Seeds (HS 1207.40)
Canada imported USD 23.56 million of sesame seeds in 2025; Pakistan was the 2nd-largest supplier with USD 1.41 million (5.97%) after India. Duty-free entry; importers need a Safe Food for Canadians licence and Salmonella control is the main food-safety risk.
Home Textiles
Cleaning Cloths, Dish Cloths and Dusters (HS 6307.10)
Canada imported USD 54.83 million of cleaning cloths in 2025; Pakistan was the 3rd supplier with USD 4.66 million (8.49%) and grew 8.6% in January–August 2026 while total imports fell. MFN duty 17%; industrial shop towels enter duty-free under the GPT.
Cotton Bed Linen (HS 6302.31)
Canada imported USD 138.41 million of plain cotton bed linen in 2025; Pakistan was the 3rd supplier with USD 18.28 million (13.21%, +27.9%) and grew 12.1% in January–August 2026. Pakistan pays 17% duty; bilingual permanent fibre-content labels required.
Cotton Terry Towels and Kitchen Linen (HS 6302.60)
Canada imported USD 147.14 million of cotton terry towels in 2025; Pakistan was the 4th supplier with USD 13.16 million (8.95%). Pakistan pays 17% duty; bath towels need a durable bilingual fibre-content label.
Knitted Bed Linen (HS 6302.10)
Canada imported USD 15.73 million of knitted bed linen in 2025; Pakistan was the 2nd supplier with USD 6.66 million, a 42.33% share close behind China. Pakistan pays 18% duty.
Printed Cotton Bed Linen (HS 6302.21)
Canada imported USD 49.32 million of printed cotton bed linen in 2025; Pakistan was the 2nd supplier after India with USD 12.69 million (25.73%). Pakistan pays 17% duty; durable bilingual fibre-content labels required.
Quilts, Duvets and Comforters (HS 9404.40)
Canada imported USD 119.00 million of quilts, duvets and comforters in 2025; Pakistan has been the 3rd supplier since 2023 with USD 5.43 million (4.56%). Pakistan pays 14% duty; labels must show shell and filling fibres.
Packaging
Glass Bottles, Jars and Vials (HS 7010.90)
Canada imported USD 447.35 million of glass bottles, jars and vials in 2025 (+9.3%); Pakistan's sales are still very small. Duty-free; glass used for drug packaging must be tested lot by lot against specifications.
Paper Cartons, Boxes and Packaging (HS 4819.10)
Canada imported USD 547.66 million of corrugated cartons and boxes in 2025; imports from Pakistan rose 365% to USD 43.8 thousand in January–August 2026. Duty-free from all origins; boxes must be marked with country of origin and food-contact packaging must be safe.
Plastic Caps, Lids and Closures (HS 3923.50)
Canada imported USD 493.61 million of plastic caps and closures in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 25.1 thousand (+51.8%). MFN duty 6.5%, GPT 3% for Pakistan; food-contact closures must meet Food and Drug Regulations B.23.001.
Sports Goods
Soccer Balls and Other Inflatable Balls (HS 9506.62)
Canada imported USD 34.49 million of inflatable balls in 2025; Pakistan was the 3rd supplier with USD 4.71 million (13.66%, +47.2%) and 2nd after China in January–August 2026. Duty-free; balls must be marked 'Made in Pakistan'.
Sports Gloves of Leather (HS 4203.21)
Canada imported USD 28.99 million of leather sports gloves in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 1.10 million (3.8%, 7th supplier). Duty-free entry; gloves must be marked 'Made in Pakistan' and Quebec requires French labelling.
Tennis Balls and Rackets (HS 9506.61)
Canada imported USD 5.71 million of tennis balls in 2025; Pakistan was the 9th supplier and grew 22% in January–August 2026. Duty-free; padel rackets and pickleball paddles enter free from Pakistan under the GPT. 'Made in Pakistan' marking required.
Medical & Surgical
Dental Surgical Instruments (HS 9018.49)
Canada imported USD 322.0 million of dental instruments in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 1.25 million (0.39%, 18th supplier) and grew 27.4% in January–August 2026. Duty-free entry; Class I medical devices need no device licence, but the Canadian importer must hold an MDEL.
Medical and Surgical Instruments (HS 9018.90)
Canada imported USD 2.01 billion of medical and surgical instruments in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 4.71 million (0.23%, +38.1%) and grew 23.6% in January–August 2026. Duty-free; labelling under the Medical Devices Regulations.
Chemicals & Petroleum
Detergent Chemicals (LABSA and MES) (HS 3402.31)
Canada imported USD 26.38 million of LABSA in 2025; Pakistan supplied only USD 4.9 thousand. MFN duty 6.5%, GPT 3% for Pakistan; bilingual WHMIS labels and 16-section safety data sheets are required.
Lubricating Oils and Other Heavy Petroleum Oils (HS 2710.19)
Canada imported USD 6.51 billion under HS 2710.19 in 2025 (including fuels); Pakistan's sales are negligible. Bulk lubricants enter duty-free and retail packs are free under the GPT; bilingual WHMIS labels and SDS required.
Leather Goods
Leather Apparel (HS 4203.10)
Canada imported USD 40.74 million of leather apparel in 2025; Pakistan has been the 3rd supplier since 2020 with USD 4.67 million (11.46%) and grew 4.9% in January–August 2026. Pakistan pays the 8% GPT rate versus 13% MFN.
Leather Gloves (Other than for Sport) (HS 4203.29)
Canada imported USD 94.98 million of non-sport leather gloves in 2025; Pakistan became the No. 1 supplier with USD 40.10 million (42.22%, +26.9%), ahead of China. Pakistan pays the 5% or 10% GPT rate.
Plastics & Household
PET Resin (Bottle Grade) (HS 3907.61)
Canada imported USD 103.82 million of bottle-grade PET resin in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 12.20 million (11.75%) and rebounded 34.9% in January–August 2026 to an 18.79% share. Duty-free from all origins.
Plastic Tableware, Kitchenware and Household Articles (HS 3924)
Canada imported USD 745.7 million of plastic household articles in 2025; Pakistan supplied USD 439,000 (0.06%) but grew 47.9% in January–August 2026 while total imports fell. Pakistan pays 3% under the GPT versus the 6.5% MFN rate.
Download the Plastic Tableware, Kitchenware and Household Articles export report (PDF, October 2026)
Steel & Metals
Galvanized Steel Sheet and Coil (HS 7210.49)
Canada imported USD 629.94 million of galvanized flat-rolled steel in 2025 (−33.7%); Pakistan's sales jumped 282% to USD 6.39 million in January–August 2026, a 2.06% share. Duty-free from all origins.
Minerals & Pet Products
Sodium Bentonite Cat Litter (HS 2508.10)
Canada imported USD 59.6 million of bentonite in 2025, mostly from the United States (63.8%) and Greece (33.5%); Pakistan has no recorded exports to Canada yet. Duty-free entry makes this a green-field opportunity for Pakistani bentonite and cat litter.
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