Pakistan sulphates, alums imports by country
HS heading 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates). Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $31.5 mn (Rs 8.8 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $26 k (Rs 7.2 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.2 mn | 76.8% |
| Germany | $1.3 mn | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $814 k | 2.6% |
| Austria | $738 k | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $642 k | 2.0% |
| Japan | $490 k | 1.6% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $406 k | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $366 k | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $358 k | 1.1% |
| France | $275 k | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $267 k | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $204 k | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $204 k | 0.6% |
| United States | $177 k | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $163 k | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $147 k | 0.5% |
| India | $118 k | 0.4% |
| Cambodia | $107 k | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $95 k | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $90 k | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $58 k | 0.2% |
| Italy | $57 k | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $45 k | 0.1% |
| Spain | $40 k | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $28 k | 0.1% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $19 k | 74.2% |
| Oman | $4 k | 16.9% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 3.9% |
| United States | < $1 k | 3.3% |
| Libya | < $1 k | 1.3% |
| Italy | < $1 k | 0.4% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $26 k | Rs 7.2 mn | $31.5 mn | Rs 8.8 bn |
| 2023-24 | $27 k | Rs 7.8 mn | $28.1 mn | Rs 8 bn |
| 2022-23 | $31 k | Rs 7.8 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $32 k | Rs 5.7 mn | $37.6 mn | Rs 6.7 bn |
| 2020-21 | $32 k | Rs 5.1 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $36 k | Rs 5.7 mn | $28.5 mn | Rs 4.5 bn |
| 2018-19 | $3 k | Rs 376 k | $33.8 mn | Rs 4.6 bn |
| 2017-18 | — | — | $34.8 mn | Rs 3.8 bn |
| 2016-17 | $3 k | Rs 346 k | $25.9 mn | Rs 2.7 bn |
| 2015-16 | $12 k | Rs 1.3 mn | $28.4 mn | Rs 3 bn |
| 2014-15 | $30 k | Rs 3 mn | $35.0 mn | Rs 3.5 bn |
| 2013-14 | $33 k | Rs 3.3 mn | $26.9 mn | Rs 2.8 bn |
| 2012-13 | $14 k | Rs 1.4 mn | $21.0 mn | Rs 2 bn |
| 2011-12 | $43 k | Rs 3.8 mn | $25.0 mn | Rs 2.2 bn |
| 2010-11 | $388 k | Rs 33.2 mn | $24.1 mn | Rs 2.1 bn |
| 2009-10 | $40 k | Rs 3.4 mn | $19.9 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2008-09 | $11 k | Rs 835 k | $16.1 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2007-08 | $15 k | Rs 959 k | $18.2 mn | Rs 1.1 bn |
| 2006-07 | $2 k | Rs 121 k | $10.3 mn | Rs 623.3 mn |
| 2005-06 | $7 k | Rs 438 k | $9.9 mn | Rs 593.9 mn |
| 2004-05 | < $1 k | Rs 15 k | $6.6 mn | Rs 390.2 mn |
| 2003-04 | $253 k | Rs 14.6 mn | $4.2 mn | Rs 241.9 mn |
| 2002-03 | < $1 k | Rs 41 k | $3.1 mn | Rs 182.3 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other sulphates of zinc 28332940 | $0 | $6.5 mn |
Sodium sulphates; disodium sulphate 28331100 | < $1 k | $5.7 mn |
Sulphates; of aluminium 28332200 | < $1 k | $1.3 mn |
Other sulphates 28332990 | $2 k | $1.1 mn |
Sulphates; of copper 28332500 | < $1 k | $939 k |
Sulphates; of magnesium 28332100 | $0 | $807 k |
Sulhates of lead 28332920 | $0 | $804 k |
Sulphates of ferrous 28332910 | $0 | $710 k |
Other sulphates of chromium 28332930 | $0 | $657 k |
Sulphates; of barium 28332700 | $3 k | $567 k |
Peroxosulphates (persulphates) 28334000 | $0 | $452 k |
Sulphates; of nickel 28332400 | $0 | $381 k |
Sodium sulphates; other than disodium sulphate 28331900 | < $1 k | $49 k |
Alums 28333000 | $22 k | $8 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much sulphates, alums does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$31.5 million of sulphates, alums (Rs 8.8 bn), up 12% from US$28.1 million the year before.
How much sulphates, alums does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$26 thousand of sulphates, alums (Rs 7.2 mn), down 6% from US$27 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import sulphates, alums from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (76.8% — US$24.2 million), Germany (4.3% — US$1.3 million), Mexico (2.6% — US$814 thousand), Austria (2.3% — US$738 thousand) and Turkey (2.0% — US$642 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's sulphates, alums?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Afghanistan (74.2% — US$19 thousand), Oman (16.9% — US$4 thousand), United Kingdom (3.9% — less than US$1 thousand), United States (3.3% — less than US$1 thousand) and Libya (1.3% — 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: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates)
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