Pakistan benzoic acid imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 29163110: Benzoic acid, quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $1.3 mn (Rs 350.3 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1 mn | 89.5% |
| India | $70 k | 5.6% |
| Germany | $47 k | 3.8% |
| United States | $15 k | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| South Korea | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | — | — | — | $1.3 mn | Rs 350.3 mn | 815,997 |
| 2023-24 | — | — | — | $600 k | Rs 169.6 mn | 507,539 |
| 2022-23 | — | — | — | — | — | 362,100 |
| 2021-22 | — | — | — | $639 k | Rs 113.4 mn | 296,521 |
| 2020-21 | — | — | — | — | — | 246,530 |
| 2019-20 | — | — | — | $298 k | Rs 47.2 mn | 166,185 |
| 2018-19 | — | — | — | $373 k | Rs 50.8 mn | 324,949 |
| 2017-18 | — | — | — | $480 k | Rs 52.8 mn | 174,444 |
| 2016-17 | — | — | — | $275 k | Rs 28.8 mn | 132,553 |
| 2015-16 | — | — | — | $291 k | Rs 30.3 mn | 125,309 |
| 2014-15 | — | — | — | $461 k | Rs 46.7 mn | 98,442 |
| 2013-14 | — | — | — | $387 k | Rs 39.8 mn | 99,598 |
| 2012-13 | — | — | — | $275 k | Rs 26.6 mn | 85,082 |
| 2011-12 | — | — | — | $428 k | Rs 38.2 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | — | — | — | $372 k | Rs 31.8 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | — | — | — | $315 k | Rs 26.4 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | — | — | — | $307 k | Rs 24.1 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | — | — | — | $386 k | Rs 24.1 mn | 221,865 |
| 2006-07 | — | — | — | $388 k | Rs 23.6 mn | 295,976 |
| 2005-06 | < $1 k | Rs 14 k | 175 | $282 k | Rs 16.9 mn | 271,980 |
| 2004-05 | — | — | — | $183 k | Rs 10.9 mn | 162,214 |
| 2003-04 | — | — | — | $131 k | Rs 7.5 mn | 181,104 |
| 2002-03 | — | — | — | $171 k | Rs 10 mn | 241,822 |
Part of HS heading 2916: Acids — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid 29161200 | $10 k | $14.7 mn |
Other unsaturated acylmonocarboxy acid 29163990 | < $1 k | $6.3 mn |
Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid 29161400 | $9 k | $5.1 mn |
Ibuprofen 29163910 | $3 k | $3.5 mn |
Sodium benzoate 29163120 | $18 k | $2.5 mn |
Cycles-lanic, lenic lotepheni acid 29162000 | $0 | $1.6 mn |
Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acrylic acid and its salts 29161100 | $0 | $1.5 mn |
Other unsaturated acrylic m-carbox acid 29161990 | $0 | $1.5 mn |
Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride 29163200 | $0 | $594 k |
Aromatic monocarboxylic pestic 29163920 | $0 | $577 k |
Other benzoic acid/salt/esters 29163190 | $0 | $302 k |
Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts 29161300 | $0 | $170 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much benzoic acid does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$1.3 million of benzoic acid (Rs 350.3 mn), 815,997 kg, up 109% from US$600 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import benzoic acid from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (89.5% — US$1.1 million), India (5.6% — US$70 thousand), Germany (3.8% — US$47 thousand), United States (1.2% — US$15 thousand) and United Kingdom (0.0% — 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
HS 6-digit heading: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters
PBS's wording: BENZOIC ACID,
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