Pakistan paints and varnishes based on synthetic or chemically modified exports and imports by country
HS heading 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Exports, FY2024-25: $4.2 mn (Rs 1.2 bn)
Imports, FY2024-25: $4.1 mn (Rs 1.1 bn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $4.1 mn | 97.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $90 k | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $36 k | 0.9% |
| Uzbekistan | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $947 k | 23.2% |
| Germany | $844 k | 20.7% |
| Japan | $763 k | 18.7% |
| United Kingdom | $295 k | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $272 k | 6.7% |
| Switzerland | $227 k | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $209 k | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $125 k | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $99 k | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $68 k | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $55 k | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42 k | 1.0% |
| Italy | $29 k | 0.7% |
| Spain | $19 k | 0.5% |
| United States | $15 k | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14 k | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $13 k | 0.3% |
| France | $13 k | 0.3% |
| European Union | $12 k | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $10 k | 0.2% |
| Poland | $6 k | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $5 k | 0.1% |
| Romania | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Greece | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $4.2 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | $4.1 mn | Rs 1.1 bn |
| 2023-24 | $4.2 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | $2.3 mn | Rs 651.6 mn |
| 2022-23 | $2.8 mn | Rs 691.7 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $1.4 mn | Rs 253.7 mn | $4.2 mn | Rs 745.5 mn |
| 2020-21 | $9.5 mn | Rs 1.5 bn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $6.1 mn | Rs 971.6 mn | $6.0 mn | Rs 954.2 mn |
| 2018-19 | $8.1 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | $5.1 mn | Rs 700.6 mn |
| 2017-18 | $4.2 mn | Rs 459.7 mn | $7.0 mn | Rs 773.2 mn |
| 2016-17 | $3.0 mn | Rs 318.2 mn | $3.6 mn | Rs 373.1 mn |
| 2015-16 | $1.7 mn | Rs 177.5 mn | $3.4 mn | Rs 353.3 mn |
| 2014-15 | $5.1 mn | Rs 513.6 mn | $3.1 mn | Rs 317.5 mn |
| 2013-14 | $4.7 mn | Rs 484 mn | $4.1 mn | Rs 425.3 mn |
| 2012-13 | $6.2 mn | Rs 603.6 mn | $2.4 mn | Rs 234.8 mn |
| 2011-12 | $4.0 mn | Rs 353.1 mn | $2.3 mn | Rs 204.5 mn |
| 2010-11 | $3.2 mn | Rs 273.7 mn | $2.7 mn | Rs 234 mn |
| 2009-10 | $4.4 mn | Rs 364.6 mn | $4.1 mn | Rs 343.9 mn |
| 2008-09 | $5.2 mn | Rs 405.6 mn | $5.6 mn | Rs 440.8 mn |
| 2007-08 | $3.0 mn | Rs 186 mn | $3.1 mn | Rs 192.2 mn |
| 2006-07 | $3.9 mn | Rs 239.1 mn | $2.5 mn | Rs 152.1 mn |
| 2005-06 | $585 k | Rs 35 mn | $1.9 mn | Rs 116.2 mn |
| 2004-05 | < $1 k | Rs 25 k | $2.4 mn | Rs 142.7 mn |
| 2003-04 | $29 k | Rs 1.7 mn | $2.3 mn | Rs 133.2 mn |
| 2002-03 | $90 k | Rs 5.2 mn | $1.9 mn | Rs 110.3 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other enamels dispersed 32091090 | $3.0 mn | $230 k |
Other lacquers 32099090 | $551 k | $1.2 mn |
Varnish vinyl polymer dispers 32091010 | $151 k | $559 k |
Lacquered blue golden /silver 32099010 | $25 k | $150 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much paints and varnishes based on synthetic or chemically modified does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$4.2 million of paints and varnishes based on synthetic or chemically modified (Rs 1.2 bn), down 0% from US$4.2 million the year before.
How much paints and varnishes based on synthetic or chemically modified does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$4.1 million of paints and varnishes based on synthetic or chemically modified (Rs 1.1 bn), up 77% from US$2.3 million the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's paints and varnishes based on synthetic or chemically modified?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Afghanistan (97.0% — US$4.1 million), Saudi Arabia (2.2% — US$90 thousand), Qatar (0.9% — US$36 thousand) and Uzbekistan (0.0% — less than US$1 thousand).
Where does Pakistan import paints and varnishes based on synthetic or chemically modified from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (23.2% — US$947 thousand), Germany (20.7% — US$844 thousand), Japan (18.7% — US$763 thousand), United Kingdom (7.2% — US$295 thousand) and South Korea (6.7% — US$272 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 and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
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