Pakistan pure terphthalic acid (pta) imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 29173610: Pure terphthalic acid (pta), quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $97.1 mn (Rs 27.1 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $1.9 mn (Rs 539.7 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $48.9 mn | 50.4% |
| China | $47.7 mn | 49.2% |
| Egypt | $456 k | 0.5% |
| South Korea | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $1.7 mn | 89.9% |
| Turkey | $147 k | 7.6% |
| China | $46 k | 2.4% |
| Bangladesh | $1 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $1.9 mn | Rs 539.7 mn | 2,409,508 | $97.1 mn | Rs 27.1 bn | 127,773,736 |
| 2023-24 | $1.0 mn | Rs 287.8 mn | 1,413,706 | $147 mn | Rs 41.5 bn | 172,775,088 |
| 2022-23 | $537 k | Rs 133.1 mn | 835,308 | — | — | 213,308,986 |
| 2021-22 | $4.1 mn | Rs 731.2 mn | 5,954,286 | $208 mn | Rs 37 bn | 164,075,393 |
| 2020-21 | $416 k | Rs 66.6 mn | 1,444,235 | — | — | 119,340,490 |
| 2019-20 | $211 k | Rs 33.4 mn | 783,622 | $79.8 mn | Rs 12.6 bn | 18,288,382 |
| 2018-19 | $985 k | Rs 134 mn | 2,993,071 | $143 mn | Rs 19.5 bn | 32,530,544 |
| 2017-18 | $394 k | Rs 43.3 mn | 1,248,608 | $143 mn | Rs 15.7 bn | 24,309,404 |
| 2016-17 | $2.3 mn | Rs 235.6 mn | 2,992,000 | $67.2 mn | Rs 7 bn | 10,521,166 |
| 2015-16 | — | — | — | $36.3 mn | Rs 3.8 bn | 6,797,920 |
| 2014-15 | $10.8 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | 8,385,389 | $23.3 mn | Rs 2.4 bn | 5,643,140 |
| 2013-14 | $37.5 mn | Rs 3.9 bn | 36,866,139 | $24.9 mn | Rs 2.6 bn | 4,297,297 |
| 2012-13 | $7.0 mn | Rs 680.6 mn | 6,421,149 | $57.9 mn | Rs 5.6 bn | 11,311,763 |
| 2011-12 | $46.4 mn | Rs 4.1 bn | 44,069,303 | $44.4 mn | Rs 4 bn | — |
| 2010-11 | $44.0 mn | Rs 3.8 bn | 37,602,641 | $43.3 mn | Rs 3.7 bn | — |
| 2009-10 | $34.0 mn | Rs 2.9 bn | 41,516,199 | $46.3 mn | Rs 3.9 bn | — |
| 2008-09 | $10.6 mn | Rs 833.7 mn | 12,199,486 | $43.3 mn | Rs 3.4 bn | — |
| 2007-08 | $447 k | Rs 28 mn | 510,707 | $55.9 mn | Rs 3.5 bn | 56,770,870 |
| 2006-07 | $21.4 mn | Rs 1.3 bn | 25,268,075 | $87.1 mn | Rs 5.3 bn | 89,496,106 |
| 2005-06 | $78.3 mn | Rs 4.7 bn | 97,715,380 | $96.8 mn | Rs 5.8 bn | 124,287,034 |
| 2004-05 | $65.6 mn | Rs 3.9 bn | 78,111,123 | $101 mn | Rs 6 bn | 125,924,347 |
| 2003-04 | $17.5 mn | Rs 1 bn | 30,413,033 | $102 mn | Rs 5.9 bn | 165,229,192 |
| 2002-03 | $55.1 mn | Rs 3.2 bn | 98,691,113 | $98.1 mn | Rs 5.7 bn | 170,107,199 |
Part of HS heading 2917: Acids — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; adipic acid, its salts and esters 29171200 | $0 | $14.2 mn |
Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; phthalic anhydride 29173500 | $1.5 mn | $4.9 mn |
Di-octyl terephthalate 29173920 | < $1 k | $3.5 mn |
Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; maleic anhydride 29171400 | $0 | $2.4 mn |
Iso phthalic acid 29173910 | $0 | $2.4 mn |
Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalates 29173200 | $629 k | $1.1 mn |
Oxalic acid 29171110 | $0 | $1.4 mn |
Other esters orthophthalic acid 29173490 | $0 | $987 k |
Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; n.e.c. in item no. 2917.1 29171900 | $0 | $986 k |
Cycles-lanic, lenic loterpenc acid 29172000 | $0 | $605 k |
Dibutyl orthophthalates 29173410 | $0 | $407 k |
Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters 29171300 | $0 | $276 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much pure terphthalic acid (pta) does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$97.1 million of pure terphthalic acid (pta) (Rs 27.1 bn), 127,773,736 kg, down 34% from US$147 million the year before.
How much pure terphthalic acid (pta) does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$1.9 million of pure terphthalic acid (pta) (Rs 539.7 mn), 2,409,508 kg, up 90% from US$1.0 million the year before.
Where does Pakistan import pure terphthalic acid (pta) from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were Thailand (50.4% — US$48.9 million), China (49.2% — US$47.7 million), Egypt (0.5% — US$456 thousand) and South Korea (0.0% — less than US$1 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's pure terphthalic acid (pta)?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Oman (89.9% — US$1.7 million), Turkey (7.6% — US$147 thousand), China (2.4% — US$46 thousand) and Bangladesh (0.1% — 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 polycarboxylic acids; terephthalic acid and its salts
PBS's wording: PURE TERPHTHALIC ACID(PTA)
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