Pakistan alkaloids imports by country
HS heading 2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $19.7 mn (Rs 5.5 bn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.7 mn | 44.3% |
| China | $5.0 mn | 25.5% |
| Switzerland | $3.2 mn | 16.1% |
| Germany | $1.2 mn | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $611 k | 3.1% |
| United States | $506 k | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $224 k | 1.1% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $79 k | 0.4% |
| Spain | $65 k | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $39 k | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $23 k | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $13 k | 0.1% |
| France | $5 k | 0.0% |
| Denmark | $2 k | 0.0% |
| Canada | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | — | — | $19.7 mn | Rs 5.5 bn |
| 2023-24 | — | — | $20.7 mn | Rs 5.9 bn |
| 2022-23 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021-22 | — | — | $24.1 mn | Rs 4.3 bn |
| 2020-21 | — | — | $64 k | Rs 10.3 mn |
| 2019-20 | — | — | $14.6 mn | Rs 2.3 bn |
| 2018-19 | — | — | $15.6 mn | Rs 2.1 bn |
| 2017-18 | — | — | $17.9 mn | Rs 2 bn |
| 2016-17 | — | — | $19.0 mn | Rs 2 bn |
| 2015-16 | — | — | $16.8 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2014-15 | < $1 k | Rs 57 k | $17.5 mn | Rs 1.8 bn |
| 2013-14 | — | — | $12.7 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2012-13 | $15 k | Rs 1.4 mn | $13.4 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2011-12 | $31 k | Rs 2.8 mn | $12.1 mn | Rs 1.1 bn |
| 2010-11 | < $1 k | Rs 11 k | $14.1 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2009-10 | — | — | $12.3 mn | Rs 1 bn |
| 2008-09 | $36 k | Rs 2.8 mn | $9.3 mn | Rs 733 mn |
| 2007-08 | $4 k | Rs 239 k | $11.8 mn | Rs 737.9 mn |
| 2006-07 | — | — | $9.9 mn | Rs 598.3 mn |
| 2005-06 | — | — | $7.5 mn | Rs 451.6 mn |
| 2004-05 | $68 k | Rs 4 mn | $6.3 mn | Rs 372.7 mn |
| 2003-04 | — | — | $7.8 mn | Rs 450.5 mn |
| 2002-03 | — | — | $7.2 mn | Rs 420 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Alkaloids; caffeine and its salts 29393000 | $0 | $4.0 mn |
Other derivatives of vegetal 29397900 | $0 | $3.3 mn |
Other theophylline/aminophlline 29395900 | $0 | $2.1 mn |
Alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; other than in 2939.11, salts thereof 29391900 | $0 | $1.8 mn |
Other, ephedrine and its salts 29394900 | $0 | $1.2 mn |
Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6 29396900 | $0 | $509 k |
Other alkaloid cinchona/drv salt 29392090 | $0 | $223 k |
Other vegetal alkaloids 29398090 | $0 | $181 k |
Alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof 29391100 | $0 | $58 k |
Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergotamine (INN) and its salts 29396200 | $0 | $6 k |
Quinine sulphate 29392010 | $0 | $3 k |
Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts 29394200 | $0 | < $1 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much alkaloids does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$19.7 million of alkaloids (Rs 5.5 bn), down 5% from US$20.7 million the year before.
Where does Pakistan import alkaloids from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were India (44.3% — US$8.7 million), China (25.5% — US$5.0 million), Switzerland (16.1% — US$3.2 million), Germany (6.1% — US$1.2 million) and Czech Republic (3.1% — US$611 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: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives
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