Pakistan silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates exports and imports by country
HS heading 2839: Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Exports, FY2024-25: $1.4 mn (Rs 389.3 mn)
Imports, FY2024-25: $2.4 mn (Rs 679.5 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | $428 k | 30.7% |
| Mozambique | $351 k | 25.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $197 k | 14.1% |
| Turkey | $167 k | 12.0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $121 k | 8.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $63 k | 4.5% |
| Bangladesh | $26 k | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18 k | 1.3% |
| Afghanistan | $17 k | 1.2% |
| Oman | $5 k | 0.4% |
| Malawi | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2 mn | 50.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $335 k | 13.8% |
| Malaysia | $298 k | 12.3% |
| Netherlands | $139 k | 5.7% |
| United States | $134 k | 5.5% |
| India | $85 k | 3.5% |
| Spain | $69 k | 2.9% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $66 k | 2.7% |
| Japan | $36 k | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $13 k | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $11 k | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $4 k | 0.2% |
| Australia | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2 k | 0.1% |
| France | $2 k | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1 k | 0.1% |
| Thailand | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $1.4 mn | Rs 389.3 mn | $2.4 mn | Rs 679.5 mn |
| 2023-24 | $3.2 mn | Rs 893.5 mn | $2.1 mn | Rs 581.5 mn |
| 2022-23 | $5.6 mn | Rs 1.4 bn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $2.3 mn | Rs 409.8 mn | $2.1 mn | Rs 375.2 mn |
| 2020-21 | $1.1 mn | Rs 169 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $871 k | Rs 137.6 mn | $1.4 mn | Rs 215.1 mn |
| 2018-19 | $1.8 mn | Rs 239.8 mn | $3.1 mn | Rs 423.9 mn |
| 2017-18 | $2.3 mn | Rs 252.5 mn | $1.7 mn | Rs 191.9 mn |
| 2016-17 | $1.8 mn | Rs 187.7 mn | $1.3 mn | Rs 133.2 mn |
| 2015-16 | $1.6 mn | Rs 162.8 mn | $816 k | Rs 85.1 mn |
| 2014-15 | $1.5 mn | Rs 152.5 mn | $760 k | Rs 77 mn |
| 2013-14 | $3.4 mn | Rs 353.9 mn | $759 k | Rs 78 mn |
| 2012-13 | $3.3 mn | Rs 314.8 mn | $863 k | Rs 83.5 mn |
| 2011-12 | $2.4 mn | Rs 212.4 mn | $838 k | Rs 74.8 mn |
| 2010-11 | $2.0 mn | Rs 170 mn | $693 k | Rs 59.2 mn |
| 2009-10 | $2.1 mn | Rs 178.4 mn | $608 k | Rs 50.9 mn |
| 2008-09 | $1.9 mn | Rs 148.1 mn | $956 k | Rs 75 mn |
| 2007-08 | $1.6 mn | Rs 102.4 mn | $690 k | Rs 43.2 mn |
| 2006-07 | $1.3 mn | Rs 76.5 mn | $614 k | Rs 37.2 mn |
| 2005-06 | $118 k | Rs 7.1 mn | $846 k | Rs 50.6 mn |
| 2004-05 | $151 k | Rs 9 mn | $556 k | Rs 33 mn |
| 2003-04 | $417 k | Rs 24 mn | $500 k | Rs 28.8 mn |
| 2002-03 | $22 k | Rs 1.3 mn | $450 k | Rs 26.3 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other, silicate 28391990 | $2.1 mn | $182 k |
Sodium silicate 28391910 | $769 k | $655 k |
Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium 28399000 | $563 k | $525 k |
Silicates; sodium metasilicates 28391100 | $0 | $134 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$1.4 million of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates (Rs 389.3 mn), down 56% from US$3.2 million the year before.
How much silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$2.4 million of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates (Rs 679.5 mn), up 18% from US$2.1 million the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Myanmar (30.7% — US$428 thousand), Mozambique (25.2% — US$351 thousand), Uzbekistan (14.1% — US$197 thousand), Turkey (12.0% — US$167 thousand) and Cote d'Ivoire (8.7% — US$121 thousand).
Where does Pakistan import silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (50.7% — US$1.2 million), United Arab Emirates (13.8% — US$335 thousand), Malaysia (12.3% — US$298 thousand), Netherlands (5.7% — US$139 thousand) and United States (5.5% — US$134 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: Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates
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