Pakistan pigments, prepared imports by country
HS heading 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $28.6 mn (Rs 8 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $11 k (Rs 3.1 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.6 mn | 58.2% |
| Spain | $5.5 mn | 19.4% |
| Thailand | $1.6 mn | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $976 k | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $962 k | 3.4% |
| Iran | $938 k | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $713 k | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $574 k | 2.0% |
| Germany | $284 k | 1.0% |
| South Korea | $146 k | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $97 k | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $58 k | 0.2% |
| Japan | $34 k | 0.1% |
| Italy | $15 k | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $5 k | 0.0% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Norway | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $9 k | 83.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1 k | 13.0% |
| Afghanistan | < $1 k | 3.3% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $11 k | Rs 3.1 mn | $28.6 mn | Rs 8 bn |
| 2023-24 | $1 k | Rs 395 k | $22.1 mn | Rs 6.2 bn |
| 2022-23 | $4 k | Rs 943 k | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $1 k | Rs 265 k | $39.1 mn | Rs 6.9 bn |
| 2020-21 | $2 k | Rs 331 k | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $10 k | Rs 1.7 mn | $19.3 mn | Rs 3.1 bn |
| 2018-19 | < $1 k | Rs 20 k | $25.9 mn | Rs 3.5 bn |
| 2017-18 | $11 k | Rs 1.2 mn | $17.0 mn | Rs 1.9 bn |
| 2016-17 | $13 k | Rs 1.3 mn | $12.2 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2015-16 | $15 k | Rs 1.5 mn | $11.3 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2014-15 | $3 k | Rs 322 k | $11.4 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2013-14 | $2 k | Rs 195 k | $12.2 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2012-13 | $7 k | Rs 717 k | $9.8 mn | Rs 951.7 mn |
| 2011-12 | $37 k | Rs 3.3 mn | $11.2 mn | Rs 1 bn |
| 2010-11 | $17 k | Rs 1.4 mn | $12.5 mn | Rs 1.1 bn |
| 2009-10 | $6 k | Rs 464 k | $10.6 mn | Rs 889.1 mn |
| 2008-09 | $521 k | Rs 40.9 mn | $10.3 mn | Rs 805.3 mn |
| 2007-08 | $3 k | Rs 164 k | $8.3 mn | Rs 519.4 mn |
| 2006-07 | $84 k | Rs 5.1 mn | $5.5 mn | Rs 332.1 mn |
| 2005-06 | $79 k | Rs 4.8 mn | $4.4 mn | Rs 263.8 mn |
| 2004-05 | $28 k | Rs 1.7 mn | $3.5 mn | Rs 204.9 mn |
| 2003-04 | $6 k | Rs 366 k | $2.6 mn | Rs 151.3 mn |
| 2002-03 | $19 k | Rs 1.1 mn | $2.8 mn | Rs 165.5 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Glass frit 32074010 | $0 | $12.8 mn |
Ceramic colours 32071020 | < $1 k | $1.8 mn |
Enamels and glazes; vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations 32072000 | $0 | $1.1 mn |
Other, glass frit/powder granule 32074090 | $3 k | $620 k |
Other prepared pigment/colour/similr 32071090 | < $1 k | $604 k |
Opacifiers 32071010 | $0 | $27 k |
Lustres; liquid lustres and similar preparations 32073000 | $1 k | $12 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much pigments, prepared does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$28.6 million of pigments, prepared (Rs 8 bn), up 29% from US$22.1 million the year before.
How much pigments, prepared does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$11 thousand of pigments, prepared (Rs 3.1 mn), up 691% from US$1 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import pigments, prepared from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (58.2% — US$16.6 million), Spain (19.4% — US$5.5 million), Thailand (5.6% — US$1.6 million), Egypt (3.4% — US$976 thousand) and Vietnam (3.4% — US$962 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's pigments, prepared?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United Kingdom (83.7% — US$9 thousand), United Arab Emirates (13.0% — US$1 thousand) and Afghanistan (3.3% — 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
Official HS text: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes
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