Pakistan clays, andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined exports and imports by country
HS heading 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $3.5 mn (Rs 978.1 mn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $1.1 mn (Rs 301.7 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6 mn | 46.8% |
| United States | $814 k | 23.3% |
| Turkey | $226 k | 6.4% |
| Greece | $202 k | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $109 k | 3.1% |
| Oman | $109 k | 3.1% |
| Spain | $103 k | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $74 k | 2.1% |
| Iran | $65 k | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $47 k | 1.4% |
| Italy | $35 k | 1.0% |
| Australia | $26 k | 0.8% |
| India | $18 k | 0.5% |
| Cyprus | $11 k | 0.3% |
| France | $7 k | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $7 k | 0.2% |
| Japan | $5 k | 0.1% |
| Thailand | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| San Marino | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Brazil | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $335 k | 31.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $270 k | 25.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $129 k | 11.9% |
| Afghanistan | $78 k | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $70 k | 6.5% |
| Japan | $55 k | 5.1% |
| Qatar | $45 k | 4.1% |
| United States | $35 k | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $31 k | 2.9% |
| Djibouti | $11 k | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $11 k | 1.0% |
| Jordan | $5 k | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $1 k | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $1 k | 0.1% |
| China | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Oman | < $1 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $1.1 mn | Rs 301.7 mn | $3.5 mn | Rs 978.1 mn |
| 2023-24 | $1.1 mn | Rs 300.4 mn | $4.6 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2022-23 | $2.4 mn | Rs 595.2 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $4.5 mn | Rs 807.2 mn | $3.5 mn | Rs 629.3 mn |
| 2020-21 | $6.4 mn | Rs 1 bn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $3.2 mn | Rs 513.2 mn | $2.5 mn | Rs 397 mn |
| 2018-19 | $3.2 mn | Rs 439.7 mn | $2.0 mn | Rs 272 mn |
| 2017-18 | $2.0 mn | Rs 216.7 mn | $3.3 mn | Rs 363.1 mn |
| 2016-17 | $841 k | Rs 88.1 mn | $2.8 mn | Rs 293.4 mn |
| 2015-16 | $1.0 mn | Rs 105.6 mn | $2.3 mn | Rs 242.4 mn |
| 2014-15 | $1.7 mn | Rs 172.3 mn | $1.9 mn | Rs 191.9 mn |
| 2013-14 | $2.5 mn | Rs 258.7 mn | $1.3 mn | Rs 138.2 mn |
| 2012-13 | $1.7 mn | Rs 161.8 mn | $1.7 mn | Rs 166.2 mn |
| 2011-12 | $1.2 mn | Rs 106.6 mn | $1.5 mn | Rs 133.1 mn |
| 2010-11 | $1.4 mn | Rs 116.7 mn | $2.2 mn | Rs 189.1 mn |
| 2009-10 | $1.5 mn | Rs 126.7 mn | $1.8 mn | Rs 146.8 mn |
| 2008-09 | $1.2 mn | Rs 93.5 mn | $2.1 mn | Rs 164 mn |
| 2007-08 | $811 k | Rs 50.7 mn | $2.1 mn | Rs 132.5 mn |
| 2006-07 | $562 k | Rs 34.1 mn | $1.6 mn | Rs 97.2 mn |
| 2005-06 | $776 k | Rs 46.4 mn | $3.1 mn | Rs 183.3 mn |
| 2004-05 | $870 k | Rs 51.6 mn | $2.4 mn | Rs 145 mn |
| 2003-04 | $562 k | Rs 32.4 mn | $1.6 mn | Rs 92.2 mn |
| 2002-03 | $585 k | Rs 34.2 mn | $1.8 mn | Rs 106.6 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined 25081000 | $240 k | $2.0 mn |
Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); fireclay, whether or not calcined 25083000 | $1.0 mn | $25 k |
Other clays 25084000 | $253 k | $624 k |
Andalus, kyanite, sillimanite 25085000 | $8 k | $6 k |
Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); mullite 25086000 | $0 | $6 k |
Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); chamotte or dinas earths 25087000 | < $1 k | < $1 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much clays, andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$3.5 million of clays, andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined (Rs 978.1 mn), down 23% from US$4.6 million the year before.
How much clays, andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$1.1 million of clays, andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined (Rs 301.7 mn), up 2% from US$1.1 million the year before.
Where does Pakistan import clays, andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (46.8% — US$1.6 million), United States (23.3% — US$814 thousand), Turkey (6.4% — US$226 thousand), Greece (5.8% — US$202 thousand) and Saudi Arabia (3.1% — US$109 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's clays, andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United Kingdom (31.0% — US$335 thousand), United Arab Emirates (25.0% — US$270 thousand), Saudi Arabia (11.9% — US$129 thousand), Afghanistan (7.2% — US$78 thousand) and Egypt (6.5% — US$70 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: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth
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