Pakistan himalayan rock salt exports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 25010021: Himalayan rock salt, quantities in tonnes. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Exports, FY2024-25: $34.3 mn (Rs 9.6 bn)
Imports, FY2024-25: $2 k (Rs 459 k)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.2 mn | 26.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.7 mn | 16.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2 mn | 9.5% |
| Germany | $2.7 mn | 7.9% |
| Australia | $2.2 mn | 6.4% |
| China | $2.2 mn | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $678 k | 2.0% |
| Italy | $618 k | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $509 k | 1.5% |
| Canada | $501 k | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $461 k | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $455 k | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $444 k | 1.3% |
| Spain | $430 k | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $335 k | 1.0% |
| Vietnam | $324 k | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $300 k | 0.9% |
| Poland | $298 k | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $291 k | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $280 k | 0.8% |
| Japan | $205 k | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $195 k | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $160 k | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $154 k | 0.5% |
| Chile | $145 k | 0.4% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $2 k | 98.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | < $1 k | 2.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, tonnes | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, tonnes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $34.3 mn | Rs 9.6 bn | 161,037 | $2 k | Rs 459 k | 2 |
| 2023-24 | $24.8 mn | Rs 7 bn | 160,030 | < $1 k | Rs 26 k | 2 |
| 2022-23 | $19.2 mn | Rs 4.8 bn | 123,886 | — | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $17.1 mn | Rs 3 bn | 72,293 | < $1 k | Rs 75 k | 3 |
| 2020-21 | $37.2 mn | Rs 6 bn | 157,406 | — | — | 8 |
Part of HS heading 2501: Salt, pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other salt 25010090 | $31.4 mn | $472 k |
Table salt of all sorts 25010010 | $5.1 mn | $50 k |
Sea salt 25010030 | $2.0 mn | $3 k |
Other rock salt 25010029 | $1.1 mn | $2 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much himalayan rock salt does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$34.3 million of himalayan rock salt (Rs 9.6 bn), 161,037 tonnes, up 38% from US$24.8 million the year before.
How much himalayan rock salt does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$2 thousand of himalayan rock salt (Rs 459 k), 2 tonnes, up 1684% from less than US$1 thousand the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's himalayan rock salt?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United States (26.8% — US$9.2 million), United Arab Emirates (16.6% — US$5.7 million), United Kingdom (9.5% — US$3.2 million), Germany (7.9% — US$2.7 million) and Australia (6.4% — US$2.2 million).
Where does Pakistan import himalayan rock salt from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were Iran (98.0% — US$2 thousand) and United Arab Emirates (2.0% — less than US$1 thousand).
Where do these figures come from?
From the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics' customs record of every shipment, by product code and partner country, for each fiscal year (July to June). Values are in rupees as published; the US-dollar figures use the year's average SBP exchange rate.
About the product
HS 6-digit heading: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water
PBS's wording: HIMALAYAN ROCK SALT
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