Pakistan iron oxides and hydroxides imports by country
HS heading 2821: Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $8.3 mn (Rs 2.3 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $73 k (Rs 20.3 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7 mn | 80.4% |
| Germany | $730 k | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $488 k | 5.9% |
| India | $235 k | 2.8% |
| Italy | $54 k | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31 k | 0.4% |
| United States | $30 k | 0.4% |
| Spain | $27 k | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $16 k | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11 k | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2 k | 0.0% |
| European Union | $2 k | 0.0% |
| Serbia | $2 k | 0.0% |
| South Africa | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Thailand | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $69 k | 95.1% |
| Mozambique | $3 k | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | < $1 k | 0.3% |
| Afghanistan | < $1 k | 0.2% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $73 k | Rs 20.3 mn | $8.3 mn | Rs 2.3 bn |
| 2023-24 | $68 k | Rs 19.2 mn | $9.8 mn | Rs 2.8 bn |
| 2022-23 | $65 k | Rs 16.2 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $63 k | Rs 11.1 mn | $10.1 mn | Rs 1.8 bn |
| 2020-21 | $156 k | Rs 25 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $57 k | Rs 9.1 mn | $7.1 mn | Rs 1.1 bn |
| 2018-19 | $167 k | Rs 22.8 mn | $7.4 mn | Rs 1 bn |
| 2017-18 | $121 k | Rs 13.3 mn | $9.3 mn | Rs 1 bn |
| 2016-17 | $182 k | Rs 19 mn | $7.4 mn | Rs 779.6 mn |
| 2015-16 | $142 k | Rs 14.8 mn | $6.6 mn | Rs 691.8 mn |
| 2014-15 | $605 k | Rs 61.3 mn | $5.6 mn | Rs 569.6 mn |
| 2013-14 | $471 k | Rs 48.4 mn | $3.9 mn | Rs 400.7 mn |
| 2012-13 | $235 k | Rs 22.7 mn | $5.0 mn | Rs 480.2 mn |
| 2011-12 | $179 k | Rs 16 mn | $3.9 mn | Rs 345.1 mn |
| 2010-11 | $228 k | Rs 19.5 mn | $4.0 mn | Rs 344.3 mn |
| 2009-10 | $35 k | Rs 3 mn | $4.2 mn | Rs 348.5 mn |
| 2008-09 | $10 k | Rs 813 k | $2.7 mn | Rs 215.6 mn |
| 2007-08 | $4 k | Rs 269 k | $4.3 mn | Rs 267.6 mn |
| 2006-07 | $6 k | Rs 379 k | $2.8 mn | Rs 167 mn |
| 2005-06 | — | — | $2.8 mn | Rs 167.5 mn |
| 2004-05 | $9 k | Rs 534 k | $2.2 mn | Rs 130.9 mn |
| 2003-04 | — | — | $1.8 mn | Rs 105.8 mn |
| 2002-03 | $3 k | Rs 188 k | $1.4 mn | Rs 81.6 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Iron oxides 28211010 | $69 k | $5.4 mn |
Iron hydroxides 28211020 | $0 | $576 k |
Earth colours; containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3 28212000 | $0 | $5 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much iron oxides and hydroxides does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$8.3 million of iron oxides and hydroxides (Rs 2.3 bn), down 15% from US$9.8 million the year before.
How much iron oxides and hydroxides does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$73 thousand of iron oxides and hydroxides (Rs 20.3 mn), up 7% from US$68 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import iron oxides and hydroxides from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (80.4% — US$6.7 million), Germany (8.8% — US$730 thousand), Switzerland (5.9% — US$488 thousand), India (2.8% — US$235 thousand) and Italy (0.6% — US$54 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's iron oxides and hydroxides?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Oman (95.1% — US$69 thousand), Mozambique (4.4% — US$3 thousand), Saudi Arabia (0.3% — less than US$1 thousand) and Afghanistan (0.2% — 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: Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3
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