Pakistan paints, varnishes exports and imports by country
HS heading 3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $31.8 mn (Rs 8.9 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $8.3 mn (Rs 2.3 bn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2 mn | 35.2% |
| Switzerland | $6.2 mn | 19.5% |
| Italy | $1.9 mn | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8 mn | 5.7% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $1.8 mn | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $1.5 mn | 4.8% |
| Japan | $1.4 mn | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $1.2 mn | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $939 k | 3.0% |
| Germany | $818 k | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $816 k | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $442 k | 1.4% |
| European Union | $269 k | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $233 k | 0.7% |
| France | $194 k | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $183 k | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $181 k | 0.6% |
| Spain | $177 k | 0.6% |
| United States | $129 k | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $90 k | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48 k | 0.2% |
| Iran | $46 k | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $45 k | 0.1% |
| Finland | $33 k | 0.1% |
| Greece | $28 k | 0.1% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $7.6 mn | 91.2% |
| Bahrain | $239 k | 2.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $147 k | 1.8% |
| Qatar | $132 k | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $53 k | 0.6% |
| United States | $43 k | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $38 k | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33 k | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $28 k | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $21 k | 0.3% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $8.3 mn | Rs 2.3 bn | $31.8 mn | Rs 8.9 bn |
| 2023-24 | $5.8 mn | Rs 1.6 bn | $26.3 mn | Rs 7.4 bn |
| 2022-23 | $4.8 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $2.9 mn | Rs 519.1 mn | $32.6 mn | Rs 5.8 bn |
| 2020-21 | $14.1 mn | Rs 2.3 bn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $11.2 mn | Rs 1.8 bn | $21.6 mn | Rs 3.4 bn |
| 2018-19 | $11.2 mn | Rs 1.5 bn | $25.7 mn | Rs 3.5 bn |
| 2017-18 | $19.8 mn | Rs 2.2 bn | $28.0 mn | Rs 3.1 bn |
| 2016-17 | $17.5 mn | Rs 1.8 bn | $29.0 mn | Rs 3 bn |
| 2015-16 | $19.5 mn | Rs 2 bn | $26.3 mn | Rs 2.7 bn |
| 2014-15 | $25.9 mn | Rs 2.6 bn | $20.5 mn | Rs 2.1 bn |
| 2013-14 | $25.4 mn | Rs 2.6 bn | $18.7 mn | Rs 1.9 bn |
| 2012-13 | $30.1 mn | Rs 2.9 bn | $16.9 mn | Rs 1.6 bn |
| 2011-12 | $23.8 mn | Rs 2.1 bn | $16.9 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2010-11 | $19.2 mn | Rs 1.6 bn | $18.9 mn | Rs 1.6 bn |
| 2009-10 | $10.9 mn | Rs 911.9 mn | $16.5 mn | Rs 1.4 bn |
| 2008-09 | $5.7 mn | Rs 446.1 mn | $17.5 mn | Rs 1.4 bn |
| 2007-08 | $8.1 mn | Rs 506.2 mn | $20.9 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2006-07 | $7.9 mn | Rs 478.4 mn | $15.7 mn | Rs 950.3 mn |
| 2005-06 | $18.7 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | $13.8 mn | Rs 825.8 mn |
| 2004-05 | $39.7 mn | Rs 2.4 bn | $10.9 mn | Rs 648.1 mn |
| 2003-04 | $3.8 mn | Rs 217.1 mn | $9.2 mn | Rs 531 mn |
| 2002-03 | $1.6 mn | Rs 91.2 mn | $5.4 mn | Rs 316.2 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other paint based on synthetic polymer 32089090 | $997 k | $5.8 mn |
Other paint/varnish b-on polyester 32081090 | $4.9 mn | $1.8 mn |
Other varnishes 32089020 | $0 | $4.8 mn |
Other paints/enamels (acrylic/vinyl base) 32082090 | $62 k | $4.1 mn |
Varnish b-acrylic/vinyl polymr 32082010 | $0 | $1.4 mn |
Other, paint and varnish inc lacuer 32089019 | $14 k | $1.2 mn |
Varnishes based on polyesters 32081010 | $176 k | $332 k |
Other varnish based on polyamides 32089011 | $111 k | $20 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much paints, varnishes does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$31.8 million of paints, varnishes (Rs 8.9 bn), up 21% from US$26.3 million the year before.
How much paints, varnishes does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$8.3 million of paints, varnishes (Rs 2.3 bn), up 44% from US$5.8 million the year before.
Where does Pakistan import paints, varnishes from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (35.2% — US$11.2 million), Switzerland (19.5% — US$6.2 million), Italy (5.9% — US$1.9 million), United Arab Emirates (5.7% — US$1.8 million) and Other Asia (Taiwan) (5.6% — US$1.8 million).
Which countries buy Pakistan's paints, varnishes?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Afghanistan (91.2% — US$7.6 million), Bahrain (2.9% — US$239 thousand), Kazakhstan (1.8% — US$147 thousand), Qatar (1.6% — US$132 thousand) and Saudi Arabia (0.6% — US$53 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: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium
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