Pakistan sodium benzoate imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 29163120: Sodium benzoate, quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $4.2 mn (Rs 1.2 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $14 k (Rs 3.9 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5 mn | 60.2% |
| United States | $770 k | 18.4% |
| Netherlands | $387 k | 9.2% |
| India | $261 k | 6.2% |
| Estonia | $248 k | 5.9% |
| Germany | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| South Korea | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $12 k | 85.7% |
| Afghanistan | $2 k | 14.3% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $14 k | Rs 3.9 mn | 3,500 | $4.2 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | 2,662,600 |
| 2023-24 | $0 | — | — | $3.3 mn | Rs 927.2 mn | 1,934,810 |
| 2022-23 | $38 k | Rs 9.5 mn | 12,000 | — | — | 1,948,804 |
| 2021-22 | $37 k | Rs 6.5 mn | 10,000 | $3.4 mn | Rs 607.5 mn | 1,724,883 |
| 2020-21 | $10 k | Rs 1.6 mn | 3,500 | — | — | 1,554,466 |
| 2019-20 | < $1 k | Rs 100 k | 250 | $2.4 mn | Rs 379.2 mn | 1,203,764 |
| 2018-19 | $14 k | Rs 1.8 mn | 7,524 | $2.5 mn | Rs 334.2 mn | 1,359,248 |
| 2017-18 | $50 k | Rs 5.4 mn | 15,200 | $2.6 mn | Rs 285.4 mn | 820,976 |
| 2016-17 | $27 k | Rs 2.9 mn | 7,500 | $2.3 mn | Rs 241.7 mn | 937,146 |
| 2015-16 | — | — | — | $1.9 mn | Rs 197 mn | 705,023 |
| 2014-15 | — | — | — | $1.8 mn | Rs 184.2 mn | 542,113 |
| 2013-14 | < $1 k | Rs 3 k | 5 | $2.1 mn | Rs 215.4 mn | 791,989 |
| 2012-13 | — | — | — | $1.2 mn | Rs 111.7 mn | 531,005 |
| 2011-12 | < $1 k | Rs 7 k | 28 | $1.7 mn | Rs 153.4 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | — | — | — | $1.4 mn | Rs 121.3 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | — | — | — | $1.0 mn | Rs 86.7 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | — | — | — | $812 k | Rs 63.8 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | — | — | — | $1.2 mn | Rs 75.7 mn | 947,362 |
| 2006-07 | < $1 k | Rs 20 k | 500 | $768 k | Rs 46.6 mn | 686,945 |
| 2005-06 | — | — | — | $519 k | Rs 31 mn | 557,975 |
| 2004-05 | — | — | — | $464 k | Rs 27.6 mn | 565,891 |
| 2003-04 | — | — | — | $446 k | Rs 25.7 mn | 638,480 |
| 2002-03 | — | — | — | $195 k | Rs 11.4 mn | 279,886 |
Part of HS heading 2916: Acids — every code in it added up.
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|---|---|---|
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Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much sodium benzoate does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$4.2 million of sodium benzoate (Rs 1.2 bn), 2,662,600 kg, up 28% from US$3.3 million the year before.
How much sodium benzoate does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$14 thousand of sodium benzoate (Rs 3.9 mn), 3,500 kg.
Where does Pakistan import sodium benzoate from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (60.2% — US$2.5 million), United States (18.4% — US$770 thousand), Netherlands (9.2% — US$387 thousand), India (6.2% — US$261 thousand) and Estonia (5.9% — US$248 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's sodium benzoate?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Uzbekistan (85.7% — US$12 thousand) and Afghanistan (14.3% — US$2 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: SODIUM BENZOATE
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