If you’re looking for a business that doesn’t require a lot of money to start but can bring in a lot of profit exporting duck feathers and duck down could be one of the chances in Pakistan right now. Even though there is a lot of interest from countries very few local sellers are working in this area. Which means there is not much competition and a lot of space for new people to do well fast.
In this guide we will explain everything you need to know: what duck feathers and duck down’re their HS code, the size of the market how they are used how to pack them the main countries they are sent to how to get them and a clear plan to start exporting.
What Are Duck Feathers and Duck Down
Duck feathers and duck down are two parts taken from ducks and both are very popular in the world. But for different reasons.
- Duck Feather: These are the feathers of the ducks body. They have a stick in the middle, with the feather attached to it.
- Duck Down: This is the fluffy part found mostly around the ducks chest. Unlike feathers down does not have a stick. Its light has a soft shape and feels very soft when you touch it.
Both items are sold,. Duck down is much more wanted and worth more because it is softer and keeps you warmer which we will talk about in the sections below.
Duck Feather and Down Products Need HS Code
Every product that can be exported needs a code called the HS code for customs. Duck feather and down products are no exception. The HS code helps us understand how much of the product is being traded how many shipments are being made and why people want to buy duck feather and down products much.
Recently we looked at some trade data. Found out that Pakistan exported duck feathers worth about PKR 50 million in just two months.. The demand for duck feather and down products is going up all the time. This means that now is a time to start selling these products because people really want to buy them.
What Are Duck Feathers and Down Used For
Duck feathers and down used to be thrown but now they are used in many different industries that people want products from.
- Jackets and winter clothes. Down is a material to keep people warm so it is used to fill jackets.
- Pillows and bedding. Down is very soft and comfortable so it is used to fill pillows and make bed clothes.
- Blankets. Feathers are mixed together to make warm blankets.
- Bags. Some bags are filled with feathers.
- Decoration. Feathers are used to make things look nice and for craft projects.
The reason people want to buy duck feather and down products much is that they are used in so many different things. Duck feather and down products are wanted by industries and countries which is why the demand, for them is so strong.
Where does Pakistan export duck Down to
The places that get duck feather and down from Pakistan are not very many.
- China gets all of Pakistans duck feather and down exports. This means China gets 99.99 percent of Pakistans duck feather and down.
- Sometimes Vietnam and Taiwan get some duck feather and down from Pakistan.. This does not happen very often. It might only happen once or twice a month.
⚠️ Important Buyer Caution
We need to remind buyers to be careful. This is because all duck feather and down from Pakistan goes to China.. Sometimes Chinese buyers are not honest. To keep your business safe:
- Always try to get paid before you send the duck feather and down.
- If you cannot get paid before you send the duck feather and down make sure the buyer agrees to pay you with a Letter of Credit.
- Do not agree to send the duck feather and down without getting paid especially if you do not know the buyer.
Product Specifications and Packing
You should know what the buyers want so you can send them the duck feather and down. This will help you avoid sending duck feather and down that the buyers do not want:
- The duck feather and down should be 2 to 4 centimeters wide.
- The duck feather and down should be 5 to 6 centimeters long.
- The duck feather and down is usually packed tightly into bundles for shipping.. The way it is packed can be different depending on what the buyer wants. Most buyers, like the duck feather and down to be packed tightly into bundles that are shaped like balls.
