Pakistan linear alkylbenze sulphonic acid exports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 34023100: Linear alkylbenze sulphonic acid, quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Exports, FY2024-25: $2.0 mn (Rs 567.3 mn)
Imports, FY2024-25: $195 k (Rs 54.5 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.9 mn | 92.1% |
| South Africa | $61 k | 3.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58 k | 2.9% |
| Afghanistan | $42 k | 2.1% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $101 k | 51.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35 k | 18.1% |
| United States | $34 k | 17.2% |
| China | $23 k | 11.9% |
| Germany | $1 k | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1 k | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $2.0 mn | Rs 567.3 mn | 1,323,600 | $195 k | Rs 54.5 mn | 127,244 |
| 2023-24 | $5.8 mn | Rs 1.6 bn | 3,865,190 | $188 k | Rs 53.2 mn | 129,942 |
| 2022-23 | $8.9 mn | Rs 2.2 bn | 5,141,688 | — | — | 163,907 |
| 2021-22 | $13.7 mn | Rs 2.4 bn | 7,185,075 | $265 k | Rs 47 mn | 138,473 |
| 2020-21 | $5.6 mn | Rs 894.5 mn | 4,331,494 | — | — | 1,213,627 |
Part of HS heading 3402: Organic surface-active agents — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Organic surface-active agents; non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale 34024200 | $14 k | $37.5 mn |
Other anionic organic surface agent 34023900 | $4.4 mn | $12.3 mn |
Preparations for retail sale 34025000 | $7.4 mn | $1.0 mn |
Other organic surfac act, wash/clean 34029000 | $256 k | $4.8 mn |
Other cationic 34024190 | $52 k | $4.0 mn |
Cocoamidopropyl betaine (capb) 34024910 | $0 | $3.7 mn |
Other cocomidopropyl 34024990 | $0 | $506 k |
Cationic other than in retail pack 34024120 | < $1 k | $217 k |
Cationic pharmaceutical grade 34024110 | $0 | $43 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much linear alkylbenze sulphonic acid does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$2.0 million of linear alkylbenze sulphonic acid (Rs 567.3 mn), 1,323,600 kg, down 65% from US$5.8 million the year before.
How much linear alkylbenze sulphonic acid does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$195 thousand of linear alkylbenze sulphonic acid (Rs 54.5 mn), 127,244 kg, up 4% from US$188 thousand the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's linear alkylbenze sulphonic acid?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United States (92.1% — US$1.9 million), South Africa (3.0% — US$61 thousand), Saudi Arabia (2.9% — US$58 thousand) and Afghanistan (2.1% — US$42 thousand).
Where does Pakistan import linear alkylbenze sulphonic acid from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were Iran (51.6% — US$101 thousand), United Arab Emirates (18.1% — US$35 thousand), United States (17.2% — US$34 thousand), China (11.9% — US$23 thousand) and Germany (0.7% — 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: Anionic organic surface-active agents (other than soap); linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts, whether or not put up for retail sale
PBS's wording: LINEAR ALKYLBENZE SULPHONIC ACID
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