Pakistan plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip exports and imports by country
HS heading 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Exports, FY2024-25: $113 mn (Rs 31.7 bn)
Imports, FY2024-25: $95.8 mn (Rs 26.8 bn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.0 mn | 14.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.9 mn | 12.3% |
| Canada | $8.7 mn | 7.7% |
| Germany | $8.5 mn | 7.5% |
| Brazil | $8.0 mn | 7.1% |
| Italy | $6.1 mn | 5.4% |
| Spain | $5.4 mn | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $4.2 mn | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9 mn | 3.4% |
| Afghanistan | $3.8 mn | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $3.4 mn | 3.0% |
| Sri Lanka | $3.2 mn | 2.8% |
| Oman | $2.9 mn | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5 mn | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $2.0 mn | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $2.0 mn | 1.8% |
| Poland | $1.9 mn | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.8 mn | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $1.7 mn | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $1.5 mn | 1.3% |
| Togo | $1.1 mn | 1.0% |
| Tanzania | $1.1 mn | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $953 k | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $777 k | 0.7% |
| Algeria | $717 k | 0.6% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $60.7 mn | 63.4% |
| Thailand | $12.4 mn | 12.9% |
| Sweden | $4.9 mn | 5.1% |
| France | $2.6 mn | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $2.5 mn | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $1.8 mn | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.4 mn | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $1.3 mn | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3 mn | 1.3% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $1.0 mn | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $848 k | 0.9% |
| Japan | $808 k | 0.8% |
| United States | $684 k | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $639 k | 0.7% |
| Italy | $539 k | 0.6% |
| Germany | $508 k | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $473 k | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $273 k | 0.3% |
| Spain | $178 k | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $176 k | 0.2% |
| Canada | $159 k | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $126 k | 0.1% |
| Iran | $74 k | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $66 k | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $58 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $113 mn | Rs 31.7 bn | $95.8 mn | Rs 26.8 bn |
| 2023-24 | $66.0 mn | Rs 18.7 bn | $86.5 mn | Rs 24.5 bn |
| 2022-23 | $53.6 mn | Rs 13.3 bn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $100 mn | Rs 17.8 bn | $102 mn | Rs 18.1 bn |
| 2020-21 | $50.9 mn | Rs 8.1 bn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $48.3 mn | Rs 7.6 bn | $66.9 mn | Rs 10.6 bn |
| 2018-19 | $28.5 mn | Rs 3.9 bn | $78.2 mn | Rs 10.6 bn |
| 2017-18 | $15.8 mn | Rs 1.7 bn | $85.4 mn | Rs 9.4 bn |
| 2016-17 | $16.2 mn | Rs 1.7 bn | $75.7 mn | Rs 7.9 bn |
| 2015-16 | $18.0 mn | Rs 1.9 bn | $67.8 mn | Rs 7.1 bn |
| 2014-15 | $28.2 mn | Rs 2.9 bn | $66.1 mn | Rs 6.7 bn |
| 2013-14 | $32.4 mn | Rs 3.3 bn | $60.2 mn | Rs 6.2 bn |
| 2012-13 | $14.8 mn | Rs 1.4 bn | $64.5 mn | Rs 6.2 bn |
| 2011-12 | $9.4 mn | Rs 840.1 mn | $89.7 mn | Rs 8 bn |
| 2010-11 | $8.9 mn | Rs 761.8 mn | $92.4 mn | Rs 7.9 bn |
| 2009-10 | $10.8 mn | Rs 907.7 mn | $62.8 mn | Rs 5.3 bn |
| 2008-09 | $15.0 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | $61.0 mn | Rs 4.8 bn |
| 2007-08 | $6.9 mn | Rs 431.9 mn | $68.1 mn | Rs 4.3 bn |
| 2006-07 | $7.5 mn | Rs 455 mn | $63.4 mn | Rs 3.8 bn |
| 2005-06 | $22.9 mn | Rs 1.4 bn | $58.1 mn | Rs 3.5 bn |
| 2004-05 | $10.9 mn | Rs 644.9 mn | $47.6 mn | Rs 2.8 bn |
| 2003-04 | $3.7 mn | Rs 212.8 mn | $45.5 mn | Rs 2.6 bn |
| 2002-03 | $2.3 mn | Rs 137.1 mn | $31.6 mn | Rs 1.9 bn |
Products in this heading
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$113 million of plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (Rs 31.7 bn), up 72% from US$66.0 million the year before.
How much plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$95.8 million of plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (Rs 26.8 bn), up 11% from US$86.5 million the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United States (14.2% — US$16.0 million), United Arab Emirates (12.3% — US$13.9 million), Canada (7.7% — US$8.7 million), Germany (7.5% — US$8.5 million) and Brazil (7.1% — US$8.0 million).
Where does Pakistan import plastics, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (63.4% — US$60.7 million), Thailand (12.9% — US$12.4 million), Sweden (5.1% — US$4.9 million), France (2.7% — US$2.6 million) and Singapore (2.7% — US$2.5 million).
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: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39
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