Pakistan sands of all kinds exports by country
HS heading 2505: Sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Exports, FY2024-25: $6.7 mn (Rs 1.9 bn)
Imports, FY2024-25: $316 k (Rs 88.4 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6 mn | 98.3% |
| Afghanistan | $111 k | 1.7% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $102 k | 32.3% |
| China | $62 k | 19.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38 k | 11.9% |
| European Union | $30 k | 9.5% |
| France | $21 k | 6.6% |
| Germany | $20 k | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17 k | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $17 k | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $6 k | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $2 k | 0.6% |
| Spain | $2 k | 0.6% |
| Turkey | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $6.7 mn | Rs 1.9 bn | $316 k | Rs 88.4 mn |
| 2023-24 | $8.6 mn | Rs 2.4 bn | $2.0 mn | Rs 575.7 mn |
| 2022-23 | $7.3 mn | Rs 1.8 bn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $7.4 mn | Rs 1.3 bn | $2.8 mn | Rs 488.9 mn |
| 2020-21 | $4.3 mn | Rs 687.7 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $6.4 mn | Rs 1 bn | $1.5 mn | Rs 238.7 mn |
| 2018-19 | $7.8 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | $357 k | Rs 48.6 mn |
| 2017-18 | $6.8 mn | Rs 751.9 mn | $329 k | Rs 36.1 mn |
| 2016-17 | $6.0 mn | Rs 627.2 mn | $279 k | Rs 29.2 mn |
| 2015-16 | $7.9 mn | Rs 819.7 mn | $314 k | Rs 32.8 mn |
| 2014-15 | $7.9 mn | Rs 797.5 mn | $434 k | Rs 44 mn |
| 2013-14 | $5.4 mn | Rs 554.9 mn | $309 k | Rs 31.7 mn |
| 2012-13 | $3.5 mn | Rs 338 mn | $148 k | Rs 14.3 mn |
| 2011-12 | $2.6 mn | Rs 235.1 mn | $178 k | Rs 15.9 mn |
| 2010-11 | $981 k | Rs 83.8 mn | $146 k | Rs 12.4 mn |
| 2009-10 | $399 k | Rs 33.5 mn | $262 k | Rs 22 mn |
| 2008-09 | $4 k | Rs 344 k | $555 k | Rs 43.6 mn |
| 2007-08 | $3 k | Rs 185 k | $270 k | Rs 16.9 mn |
| 2006-07 | $43 k | Rs 2.6 mn | $162 k | Rs 9.8 mn |
| 2005-06 | $9 k | Rs 560 k | $181 k | Rs 10.8 mn |
| 2004-05 | $5 k | Rs 308 k | $237 k | Rs 14.1 mn |
| 2003-04 | $282 k | Rs 16.2 mn | $151 k | Rs 8.7 mn |
| 2002-03 | $67 k | Rs 3.9 mn | $91 k | Rs 5.3 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Sands; natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured 25051000 | $7.5 mn | $362 k |
Other natural sands 25059000 | $3 k | $422 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much sands of all kinds does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$6.7 million of sands of all kinds (Rs 1.9 bn), down 22% from US$8.6 million the year before.
How much sands of all kinds does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$316 thousand of sands of all kinds (Rs 88.4 mn), down 84% from US$2.0 million the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's sands of all kinds?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were China (98.3% — US$6.6 million) and Afghanistan (1.7% — US$111 thousand).
Where does Pakistan import sands of all kinds from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were United States (32.3% — US$102 thousand), China (19.5% — US$62 thousand), Saudi Arabia (11.9% — US$38 thousand), European Union (9.5% — US$30 thousand) and France (6.6% — US$21 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
Official HS text: Sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26
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