Pakistan talcum powder exports and imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 33049120: Talcum powder, quantities in units. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $342 k (Rs 95.5 mn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $72 k (Rs 20.3 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $179 k | 52.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64 k | 18.7% |
| Thailand | $52 k | 15.2% |
| Indonesia | $24 k | 7.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $17 k | 5.1% |
| China | $3 k | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $2 k | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Canada | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $47 k | 64.1% |
| Nigeria | $18 k | 24.5% |
| Guinea | $2 k | 3.3% |
| Afghanistan | $2 k | 2.4% |
| Mauritania | $1 k | 2.0% |
| Senegal | $1 k | 1.7% |
| Kenya | < $1 k | 1.1% |
| Madagascar | < $1 k | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Benin | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, units | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $72 k | Rs 20.3 mn | 95,757 | $342 k | Rs 95.5 mn | 387,426 |
| 2023-24 | $83 k | Rs 23.5 mn | 31,746 | $352 k | Rs 99.6 mn | 504,411 |
| 2022-23 | $129 k | Rs 31.9 mn | 52,611 | — | — | 539,465 |
| 2021-22 | $138 k | Rs 24.5 mn | 45,386 | $1.3 mn | Rs 222.3 mn | 709,755 |
| 2020-21 | $35 k | Rs 5.6 mn | 8,929 | — | — | 502,794 |
| 2019-20 | $51 k | Rs 8.1 mn | 9,660 | $429 k | Rs 67.8 mn | 229,263 |
| 2018-19 | $76 k | Rs 10.3 mn | 15,933 | $848 k | Rs 115.5 mn | 589,162 |
| 2017-18 | $51 k | Rs 5.6 mn | 9,084 | $1.4 mn | Rs 150.6 mn | 1,019,965 |
| 2016-17 | $91 k | Rs 9.5 mn | 13,182 | $1.1 mn | Rs 112.1 mn | 724,175 |
| 2015-16 | $92 k | Rs 9.6 mn | 14,133 | $1.1 mn | Rs 119.7 mn | 715,320 |
| 2014-15 | $93 k | Rs 9.4 mn | 13,046 | $1.6 mn | Rs 163 mn | 805,895 |
| 2013-14 | $105 k | Rs 10.8 mn | 15,183 | $1.3 mn | Rs 136.2 mn | 512,619 |
| 2012-13 | $141 k | Rs 13.6 mn | 27,647 | $1.1 mn | Rs 105.1 mn | 480,372 |
| 2011-12 | $97 k | Rs 8.7 mn | 13,751 | $727 k | Rs 64.9 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | $109 k | Rs 9.4 mn | 17,763 | $691 k | Rs 59.1 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | $99 k | Rs 8.3 mn | 10,950 | $748 k | Rs 62.7 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | $90 k | Rs 7.1 mn | 18,365 | $619 k | Rs 48.6 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | $81 k | Rs 5.1 mn | 25,416 | $595 k | Rs 37.2 mn | 220,972 |
Part of HS heading 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Face and skin cream and lotion 33049910 | $14.5 mn | $3.1 mn |
Other beauty/make-up preparation 33049990 | $2.6 mn | $2.8 mn |
Cosmetic and toilet preparations; eye make-up 33042000 | $1.6 mn | $1.1 mn |
Other-powder with-or-not compressed 33049190 | $284 k | $1.6 mn |
Cosmetic and toilet preparations; lip make-up 33041000 | $69 k | $1.3 mn |
Face powder 33049110 | $5 k | $377 k |
Nail polish 33043010 | $0 | $270 k |
Other manicure/pedicure prepared 33043090 | $156 k | $26 k |
Tonics and skin food 33049920 | $9 k | $10 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much talcum powder does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$342 thousand of talcum powder (Rs 95.5 mn), 387,426 units, down 3% from US$352 thousand the year before.
How much talcum powder does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$72 thousand of talcum powder (Rs 20.3 mn), 95,757 units, down 13% from US$83 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import talcum powder from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were Malaysia (52.4% — US$179 thousand), United Arab Emirates (18.7% — US$64 thousand), Thailand (15.2% — US$52 thousand), Indonesia (7.1% — US$24 thousand) and Sri Lanka (5.1% — US$17 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's talcum powder?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United Arab Emirates (64.1% — US$47 thousand), Nigeria (24.5% — US$18 thousand), Guinea (3.3% — US$2 thousand), Afghanistan (2.4% — US$2 thousand) and Mauritania (2.0% — 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
HS 6-digit heading: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations)
PBS's wording: TALCUM POWDER
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