Pakistan petroleum jelly imports by country
HS heading 2712: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $13.4 mn (Rs 3.7 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $40 k (Rs 11.2 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $5.3 mn | 39.7% |
| China | $2.8 mn | 21.1% |
| India | $2.0 mn | 14.8% |
| Italy | $949 k | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $605 k | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $509 k | 3.8% |
| Spain | $265 k | 2.0% |
| Japan | $188 k | 1.4% |
| Germany | $117 k | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $110 k | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $108 k | 0.8% |
| United States | $92 k | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $89 k | 0.7% |
| European Union | $76 k | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $60 k | 0.4% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $50 k | 0.4% |
| Canada | $21 k | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $17 k | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $11 k | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $7 k | 0.1% |
| Thailand | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| South Korea | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $37 k | 91.5% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 2.2% |
| Mauritania | < $1 k | 1.8% |
| Afghanistan | < $1 k | 1.7% |
| Senegal | < $1 k | 1.1% |
| Albania | < $1 k | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | < $1 k | 0.7% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $40 k | Rs 11.2 mn | $13.4 mn | Rs 3.7 bn |
| 2023-24 | $60 k | Rs 16.9 mn | $15.6 mn | Rs 4.4 bn |
| 2022-23 | $124 k | Rs 30.9 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $102 k | Rs 18.1 mn | $14.7 mn | Rs 2.6 bn |
| 2020-21 | $1 k | Rs 219 k | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $5 k | Rs 731 k | $9.5 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2018-19 | $108 k | Rs 14.7 mn | $11.6 mn | Rs 1.6 bn |
| 2017-18 | $72 k | Rs 7.9 mn | $10.6 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2016-17 | $91 k | Rs 9.5 mn | $7.7 mn | Rs 804.4 mn |
| 2015-16 | $131 k | Rs 13.6 mn | $10.0 mn | Rs 1 bn |
| 2014-15 | $153 k | Rs 15.5 mn | $11.6 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2013-14 | $169 k | Rs 17.4 mn | $10.6 mn | Rs 1.1 bn |
| 2012-13 | $233 k | Rs 22.5 mn | $9.7 mn | Rs 941.9 mn |
| 2011-12 | $139 k | Rs 12.4 mn | $7.2 mn | Rs 644.7 mn |
| 2010-11 | $50 k | Rs 4.3 mn | $7.5 mn | Rs 645.4 mn |
| 2009-10 | $169 k | Rs 14.2 mn | $6.3 mn | Rs 530.3 mn |
| 2008-09 | $24 k | Rs 1.9 mn | $7.3 mn | Rs 572.8 mn |
| 2007-08 | $15 k | Rs 946 k | $8.4 mn | Rs 524.6 mn |
| 2006-07 | $89 k | Rs 5.4 mn | $7.0 mn | Rs 424.4 mn |
| 2005-06 | $54 k | Rs 3.2 mn | $8.8 mn | Rs 527.7 mn |
| 2004-05 | — | — | $7.7 mn | Rs 457.2 mn |
| 2003-04 | $50 k | Rs 2.9 mn | $5.6 mn | Rs 320.1 mn |
| 2002-03 | — | — | $4.5 mn | Rs 260.8 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Parafin/wax, containing weight<0.75%oil 27122000 | $3 k | $3.4 mn |
Other wax 27129090 | $30 k | $3.1 mn |
Petroleum jelly 27121000 | $42 k | $3.0 mn |
Slack wax 27129010 | $0 | $138 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much petroleum jelly does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$13.4 million of petroleum jelly (Rs 3.7 bn), down 14% from US$15.6 million the year before.
How much petroleum jelly does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$40 thousand of petroleum jelly (Rs 11.2 mn), down 33% from US$60 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import petroleum jelly from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were Iran (39.7% — US$5.3 million), China (21.1% — US$2.8 million), India (14.8% — US$2.0 million), Italy (7.1% — US$949 thousand) and United Arab Emirates (4.5% — US$605 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's petroleum jelly?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United Arab Emirates (91.5% — US$37 thousand), United Kingdom (2.2% — less than US$1 thousand), Mauritania (1.8% — less than US$1 thousand), Afghanistan (1.7% — less than US$1 thousand) and Senegal (1.1% — 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
Official HS text: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not
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