Pakistan medicaments exports and imports by country
HS heading 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Exports, FY2024-25: $31.7 mn (Rs 8.8 bn)
Imports, FY2024-25: $11.9 mn (Rs 3.3 bn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $20.9 mn | 66.1% |
| Iraq | $2.7 mn | 8.6% |
| Singapore | $1.3 mn | 4.0% |
| Sudan | $805 k | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $656 k | 2.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $545 k | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $458 k | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $389 k | 1.2% |
| France | $370 k | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $365 k | 1.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $311 k | 1.0% |
| Cambodia | $277 k | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $245 k | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $228 k | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $219 k | 0.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $184 k | 0.6% |
| Oman | $165 k | 0.5% |
| Yemen | $148 k | 0.5% |
| United States | $141 k | 0.4% |
| Cameroon | $110 k | 0.3% |
| China | $101 k | 0.3% |
| Libya | $100 k | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $100 k | 0.3% |
| Canada | $88 k | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $71 k | 0.2% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8 mn | 74.0% |
| South Korea | $2.2 mn | 18.4% |
| Germany | $441 k | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $246 k | 2.1% |
| India | $145 k | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $39 k | 0.3% |
| Nepal | $18 k | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15 k | 0.1% |
| Romania | $1 k | 0.0% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $31.7 mn | Rs 8.8 bn | $11.9 mn | Rs 3.3 bn |
| 2023-24 | $19.3 mn | Rs 5.4 bn | $17.6 mn | Rs 5 bn |
| 2022-23 | $20.4 mn | Rs 5.1 bn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $23.0 mn | Rs 4.1 bn | $19.9 mn | Rs 3.5 bn |
| 2020-21 | $24.2 mn | Rs 3.9 bn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $24.8 mn | Rs 3.9 bn | $15.5 mn | Rs 2.5 bn |
| 2018-19 | $25.1 mn | Rs 3.4 bn | $15.8 mn | Rs 2.1 bn |
| 2017-18 | $38.9 mn | Rs 4.3 bn | $13.0 mn | Rs 1.4 bn |
| 2016-17 | $67.4 mn | Rs 7.1 bn | $14.5 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2015-16 | $55.6 mn | Rs 5.8 bn | $12.3 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2014-15 | $67.3 mn | Rs 6.8 bn | $23.6 mn | Rs 2.4 bn |
| 2013-14 | $32.9 mn | Rs 3.4 bn | $13.7 mn | Rs 1.4 bn |
| 2012-13 | $39.6 mn | Rs 3.8 bn | $11.9 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2011-12 | $27.2 mn | Rs 2.4 bn | $10.3 mn | Rs 922.3 mn |
| 2010-11 | $35.9 mn | Rs 3.1 bn | $13.1 mn | Rs 1.1 bn |
| 2009-10 | $33.5 mn | Rs 2.8 bn | $18.4 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2008-09 | $17.7 mn | Rs 1.4 bn | $10.7 mn | Rs 840.6 mn |
| 2007-08 | $10.8 mn | Rs 673.5 mn | $14.1 mn | Rs 879.5 mn |
| 2006-07 | $11.5 mn | Rs 699.8 mn | $12.7 mn | Rs 769.7 mn |
| 2005-06 | $9.0 mn | Rs 537.4 mn | $20.5 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2004-05 | $7.9 mn | Rs 466 mn | $16.3 mn | Rs 968 mn |
| 2003-04 | $9.4 mn | Rs 538.9 mn | $13.2 mn | Rs 762 mn |
| 2002-03 | $4.4 mn | Rs 255 mn | $15.7 mn | Rs 919.4 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other, medicement harmone antibtc 30033900 | $16.8 mn | $471 k |
Other medicament for retail sale 30039090 | $2.0 mn | $3.2 mn |
Medicament other antibiotics 30032000 | $225 k | $4.8 mn |
Medicament penicillin derivatives/acid 30031000 | $3.6 mn | $75 k |
Homeopathic madicin not-r-sale 30039020 | $171 k | $1.1 mn |
Unani, ayurvedic/other orient medical 30039010 | $1.0 mn | $151 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much medicaments does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$31.7 million of medicaments (Rs 8.8 bn), up 64% from US$19.3 million the year before.
How much medicaments does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$11.9 million of medicaments (Rs 3.3 bn), down 32% from US$17.6 million the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's medicaments?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Afghanistan (66.1% — US$20.9 million), Iraq (8.6% — US$2.7 million), Singapore (4.0% — US$1.3 million), Sudan (2.5% — US$805 thousand) and Thailand (2.1% — US$656 thousand).
Where does Pakistan import medicaments from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (74.0% — US$8.8 million), South Korea (18.4% — US$2.2 million), Germany (3.7% — US$441 thousand), Belgium (2.1% — US$246 thousand) and India (1.2% — US$145 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: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
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