Pakistan silicon dioxide imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 28112200: Silicon dioxide, quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $14.8 mn (Rs 4.1 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $272 k (Rs 76 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4 mn | 70.5% |
| Germany | $2.2 mn | 15.0% |
| Belgium | $644 k | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $493 k | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $204 k | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $155 k | 1.0% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $152 k | 1.0% |
| United Kingdom | $122 k | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $82 k | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $80 k | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $58 k | 0.4% |
| United States | $56 k | 0.4% |
| Japan | $50 k | 0.3% |
| France | $29 k | 0.2% |
| India | $19 k | 0.1% |
| Finland | $9 k | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| European Union | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $246 k | 90.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16 k | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10 k | 3.6% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $272 k | Rs 76 mn | 2,360,248 | $14.8 mn | Rs 4.1 bn | 10,547,283 |
| 2023-24 | $155 k | Rs 43.8 mn | 3,853,833 | $11.8 mn | Rs 3.3 bn | 9,820,148 |
| 2022-23 | $232 k | Rs 57.5 mn | 1,679,105 | — | — | 5,718,350 |
| 2021-22 | $935 k | Rs 166 mn | 2,536,526 | $11.7 mn | Rs 2.1 bn | 5,598,409 |
| 2020-21 | $121 k | Rs 19.3 mn | 1,274,056 | — | — | 5,765,165 |
| 2019-20 | $106 k | Rs 16.8 mn | 5,266 | $9.2 mn | Rs 1.5 bn | 4,798,459 |
| 2018-19 | $12 k | Rs 1.6 mn | 30,000 | $8.8 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | 2,865,077 |
| 2017-18 | — | — | — | $8.8 mn | Rs 971.9 mn | 2,360,691 |
| 2016-17 | — | — | — | $7.0 mn | Rs 731.6 mn | 1,733,890 |
| 2015-16 | $6 k | Rs 644 k | 21,000 | $7.3 mn | Rs 759.9 mn | 1,311,664 |
| 2014-15 | — | — | — | $7.0 mn | Rs 710.4 mn | 1,312,531 |
| 2013-14 | < $1 k | Rs 9 k | 40 | $6.1 mn | Rs 632.4 mn | 1,675,921 |
| 2012-13 | — | — | — | $5.4 mn | Rs 524.9 mn | 1,726,092 |
| 2011-12 | — | — | — | $5.2 mn | Rs 462.9 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | — | — | — | $6.5 mn | Rs 559.7 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | $2 k | Rs 151 k | 1,500 | $5.1 mn | Rs 423.5 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | — | — | — | $4.9 mn | Rs 383.7 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | $19 k | Rs 1.2 mn | 38,000 | $4.9 mn | Rs 303.6 mn | 2,473,646 |
| 2006-07 | $14 k | Rs 874 k | 12,452 | $3.8 mn | Rs 232 mn | 1,854,191 |
| 2005-06 | $10 k | Rs 609 k | 17,770 | $2.9 mn | Rs 172.1 mn | 1,597,258 |
| 2004-05 | $10 k | Rs 596 k | 30,871 | $3.1 mn | Rs 182.5 mn | 1,687,215 |
| 2003-04 | — | — | — | $2.7 mn | Rs 154.5 mn | 1,503,709 |
| 2002-03 | — | — | — | $2.3 mn | Rs 132.7 mn | 1,331,756 |
Part of HS heading 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other inor oxygen compounds non-metal 28111990 | $0 | $763 k |
Carbon dioxide 28112100 | $516 k | $40 k |
Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) 28111100 | $0 | $158 k |
Other inorganic acids/compounds 28112990 | $3 k | $90 k |
Phosphour/hypo phosphoric acid 28111920 | $0 | $16 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much silicon dioxide does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$14.8 million of silicon dioxide (Rs 4.1 bn), 10,547,283 kg, up 25% from US$11.8 million the year before.
How much silicon dioxide does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$272 thousand of silicon dioxide (Rs 76 mn), 2,360,248 kg, up 76% from US$155 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import silicon dioxide from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (70.5% — US$10.4 million), Germany (15.0% — US$2.2 million), Belgium (4.3% — US$644 thousand), Thailand (3.3% — US$493 thousand) and Malaysia (1.4% — US$204 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's silicon dioxide?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Afghanistan (90.5% — US$246 thousand), Saudi Arabia (5.9% — US$16 thousand) and United Arab Emirates (3.6% — US$10 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
PBS's wording: SILICON DIOXIDE (SILICA)
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