Pakistan pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form imports by country
HS heading 3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $4.7 mn (Rs 1.3 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $215 k (Rs 60.1 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1 mn | 65.3% |
| Germany | $455 k | 9.7% |
| Italy | $350 k | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $177 k | 3.8% |
| Romania | $160 k | 3.4% |
| Japan | $156 k | 3.3% |
| Slovenia | $66 k | 1.4% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $51 k | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $45 k | 1.0% |
| Turkey | $36 k | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $23 k | 0.5% |
| United States | $22 k | 0.5% |
| European Union | $22 k | 0.5% |
| France | $14 k | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $12 k | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $9 k | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9 k | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $6 k | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $5 k | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $4 k | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $4 k | 0.1% |
| Poland | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Canada | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Netherlands | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Switzerland | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $150 k | 69.8% |
| Jordan | $38 k | 17.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26 k | 11.9% |
| Sri Lanka | < $1 k | 0.3% |
| Canada | < $1 k | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 0.2% |
| Uzbekistan | < $1 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $215 k | Rs 60.1 mn | $4.7 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2023-24 | $108 k | Rs 30.4 mn | $5.2 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2022-23 | $114 k | Rs 28.4 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $71 k | Rs 12.5 mn | $5.7 mn | Rs 1 bn |
| 2020-21 | $111 k | Rs 17.7 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $133 k | Rs 21 mn | $5.4 mn | Rs 855.9 mn |
| 2018-19 | $137 k | Rs 18.6 mn | $6.2 mn | Rs 846.6 mn |
| 2017-18 | $205 k | Rs 22.5 mn | $7.2 mn | Rs 786.3 mn |
| 2016-17 | $7 k | Rs 702 k | $5.4 mn | Rs 560.8 mn |
| 2015-16 | $6 k | Rs 578 k | $4.7 mn | Rs 491.1 mn |
| 2014-15 | $3 k | Rs 269 k | $5.0 mn | Rs 511.2 mn |
| 2013-14 | < $1 k | Rs 72 k | $4.4 mn | Rs 451.4 mn |
| 2012-13 | < $1 k | Rs 35 k | $4.1 mn | Rs 397 mn |
| 2011-12 | $3 k | Rs 306 k | $4.1 mn | Rs 362.4 mn |
| 2010-11 | $75 k | Rs 6.5 mn | $4.8 mn | Rs 410 mn |
| 2009-10 | $18 k | Rs 1.5 mn | $4.7 mn | Rs 394.6 mn |
| 2008-09 | $78 k | Rs 6.1 mn | $3.5 mn | Rs 274.6 mn |
| 2007-08 | $138 k | Rs 8.6 mn | $5.2 mn | Rs 324.7 mn |
| 2006-07 | $507 k | Rs 30.7 mn | $3.2 mn | Rs 195.9 mn |
| 2005-06 | $44 k | Rs 2.6 mn | $4.3 mn | Rs 255.3 mn |
| 2004-05 | $636 k | Rs 37.7 mn | $2.4 mn | Rs 144.3 mn |
| 2003-04 | $97 k | Rs 5.6 mn | $2.5 mn | Rs 144.8 mn |
| 2002-03 | $1 k | Rs 60 k | $1.6 mn | Rs 95.5 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Pigments; of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, stamping foils 32121000 | $0 | $1.7 mn |
Aluminium paste and powder 32129010 | $0 | $1.2 mn |
Other, dyes colouring matter 32129090 | $146 k | $288 k |
Pigments in paint/enamel media 32129020 | < $1 k | $115 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$4.7 million of pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form (Rs 1.3 bn), down 9% from US$5.2 million the year before.
How much pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$215 thousand of pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form (Rs 60.1 mn), up 100% from US$108 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (65.3% — US$3.1 million), Germany (9.7% — US$455 thousand), Italy (7.4% — US$350 thousand), South Korea (3.8% — US$177 thousand) and Romania (3.4% — US$160 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Egypt (69.8% — US$150 thousand), Jordan (17.5% — US$38 thousand), United Arab Emirates (11.9% — US$26 thousand), Sri Lanka (0.3% — less than US$1 thousand) and Canada (0.2% — 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 (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale
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