Pakistan clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 25081000: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined, quantities in tonnes. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $2.4 mn (Rs 657.2 mn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $209 k (Rs 58.4 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3 mn | 55.2% |
| United States | $325 k | 13.8% |
| Turkey | $200 k | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $109 k | 4.6% |
| Oman | $109 k | 4.6% |
| Greece | $80 k | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $69 k | 3.0% |
| Iran | $65 k | 2.8% |
| Australia | $26 k | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $21 k | 0.9% |
| Spain | $18 k | 0.8% |
| Italy | $15 k | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $11 k | 0.5% |
| Japan | $5 k | 0.2% |
| Thailand | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| San Marino | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $118 k | 56.6% |
| Egypt | $70 k | 33.7% |
| United States | $8 k | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $5 k | 2.6% |
| Afghanistan | $4 k | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2 k | 1.0% |
| China | < $1 k | 0.5% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, tonnes | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, tonnes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $209 k | Rs 58.4 mn | 849 | $2.4 mn | Rs 657.2 mn | 7,211 |
| 2023-24 | $261 k | Rs 73.9 mn | 733 | $3.7 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | 14,378 |
| 2022-23 | $249 k | Rs 61.6 mn | 1,162 | — | — | 12,156 |
| 2021-22 | $89 k | Rs 15.7 mn | 412 | $2.6 mn | Rs 469 mn | 9,858 |
| 2020-21 | $93 k | Rs 14.8 mn | 359 | — | — | 4,965 |
| 2019-20 | $38 k | Rs 6.1 mn | 304 | $1.5 mn | Rs 244.5 mn | 6,430 |
| 2018-19 | < $1 k | Rs 130 k | 7 | $1.1 mn | Rs 156 mn | 4,501 |
| 2017-18 | $20 k | Rs 2.2 mn | 90 | $2.4 mn | Rs 267.4 mn | 9,127 |
| 2016-17 | $48 k | Rs 5 mn | 256 | $1.3 mn | Rs 135.1 mn | 4,578 |
| 2015-16 | $52 k | Rs 5.5 mn | 367 | $1.1 mn | Rs 115.6 mn | 4,546 |
| 2014-15 | $412 k | Rs 41.7 mn | 2,324 | $1.0 mn | Rs 102.4 mn | 6,113 |
| 2013-14 | $1.1 mn | Rs 112.7 mn | 5,067 | $675 k | Rs 69.4 mn | 28,256 |
| 2012-13 | $592 k | Rs 57.3 mn | 8,733 | $1.2 mn | Rs 115.9 mn | 12,718 |
| 2011-12 | $418 k | Rs 37.3 mn | 6,061 | $958 k | Rs 85.5 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | $457 k | Rs 39.1 mn | 6,389 | $1.5 mn | Rs 130.4 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | $63 k | Rs 5.3 mn | 843 | $1.1 mn | Rs 91.6 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | $45 k | Rs 3.5 mn | 584 | $1.2 mn | Rs 91.9 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | $10 k | Rs 625 k | 157 | $837 k | Rs 52.4 mn | 2,297 |
| 2006-07 | $4 k | Rs 264 k | 58 | $703 k | Rs 42.6 mn | 2,440 |
| 2005-06 | $3 k | Rs 180 k | 30 | $2.1 mn | Rs 126.1 mn | 4,979 |
| 2004-05 | $21 k | Rs 1.2 mn | 375 | $1.3 mn | Rs 76.1 mn | 5,300 |
| 2003-04 | — | — | — | $521 k | Rs 30 mn | 1,990 |
| 2002-03 | $4 k | Rs 219 k | 25 | $815 k | Rs 47.7 mn | 3,137 |
Part of HS heading 2508: Clays, andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
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 (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$2.4 million of clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined (Rs 657.2 mn), 7,211 tonnes, down 37% from US$3.7 million the year before.
How much clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$209 thousand of clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined (Rs 58.4 mn), 849 tonnes, down 20% from US$261 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (55.2% — US$1.3 million), United States (13.8% — US$325 thousand), Turkey (8.5% — US$200 thousand), Saudi Arabia (4.6% — US$109 thousand) and Oman (4.6% — US$109 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Saudi Arabia (56.6% — US$118 thousand), Egypt (33.7% — US$70 thousand), United States (3.8% — US$8 thousand), Jordan (2.6% — US$5 thousand) and Afghanistan (1.9% — US$4 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
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