Pakistan paper and paperboard imports by country
HS heading 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $150 mn (Rs 42 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $1.8 mn (Rs 496.9 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $87.8 mn | 58.4% |
| Indonesia | $17.4 mn | 11.6% |
| Sweden | $11.6 mn | 7.7% |
| Japan | $9.9 mn | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $9.1 mn | 6.1% |
| Germany | $5.3 mn | 3.5% |
| Finland | $4.0 mn | 2.6% |
| Italy | $1.5 mn | 1.0% |
| Malaysia | $1.3 mn | 0.9% |
| United States | $566 k | 0.4% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $459 k | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $274 k | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $246 k | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $207 k | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $161 k | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $143 k | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $100 k | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $63 k | 0.0% |
| Spain | $45 k | 0.0% |
| Greece | $44 k | 0.0% |
| European Union | $38 k | 0.0% |
| Canada | $32 k | 0.0% |
| Australia | $23 k | 0.0% |
| Poland | $21 k | 0.0% |
| Ireland | $14 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $1.2 mn | 68.3% |
| China | $359 k | 20.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124 k | 7.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $37 k | 2.1% |
| Oman | $21 k | 1.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $11 k | 0.6% |
| United States | $10 k | 0.5% |
| Poland | $1 k | 0.1% |
| Belgium | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| France | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Germany | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $1.8 mn | Rs 496.9 mn | $150 mn | Rs 42 bn |
| 2023-24 | $2.6 mn | Rs 722.6 mn | $150 mn | Rs 42.4 bn |
| 2022-23 | $5.5 mn | Rs 1.4 bn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $8.4 mn | Rs 1.5 bn | $180 mn | Rs 32 bn |
| 2020-21 | $4.1 mn | Rs 653.8 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $2.1 mn | Rs 325.4 mn | $131 mn | Rs 20.8 bn |
| 2018-19 | $956 k | Rs 130 mn | $162 mn | Rs 22.1 bn |
| 2017-18 | $1.6 mn | Rs 171.6 mn | $184 mn | Rs 20.2 bn |
| 2016-17 | $513 k | Rs 53.7 mn | $174 mn | Rs 18.3 bn |
| 2015-16 | $410 k | Rs 42.8 mn | $173 mn | Rs 18 bn |
| 2014-15 | $11 k | Rs 1.1 mn | $167 mn | Rs 16.9 bn |
| 2013-14 | $71 k | Rs 7.3 mn | $118 mn | Rs 12.2 bn |
| 2012-13 | $153 k | Rs 14.8 mn | $115 mn | Rs 11.2 bn |
| 2011-12 | $87 k | Rs 7.7 mn | $127 mn | Rs 11.3 bn |
| 2010-11 | $166 k | Rs 14.2 mn | $106 mn | Rs 9.1 bn |
| 2009-10 | $147 k | Rs 12.4 mn | $64.0 mn | Rs 5.4 bn |
| 2008-09 | $54 k | Rs 4.2 mn | $79.4 mn | Rs 6.2 bn |
| 2007-08 | $136 k | Rs 8.5 mn | $91.6 mn | Rs 5.7 bn |
| 2006-07 | $54 k | Rs 3.2 mn | $82.4 mn | Rs 5 bn |
| 2005-06 | $72 k | Rs 4.3 mn | $71.7 mn | Rs 4.3 bn |
| 2004-05 | $51 k | Rs 3 mn | $58.6 mn | Rs 3.5 bn |
| 2003-04 | $66 k | Rs 3.8 mn | $51.4 mn | Rs 3 bn |
| 2002-03 | $133 k | Rs 7.8 mn | $38.4 mn | Rs 2.2 bn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other paper and p/board multi-ply 48109200 | $1.1 mn | $65.6 mn |
Other light weight coated paper 48102900 | $273 k | $9.9 mn |
Artificial paper coated in rolls 48101310 | $0 | $8.2 mn |
Other writing paper/paperboard 48101990 | < $1 k | $6.5 mn |
Other writing paper 48101910 | $0 | $5.6 mn |
Other paper and p/board coated 48109900 | $1.9 mn | $1.7 mn |
Other writ/read graphic in roll 48101390 | $34 k | $1.8 mn |
Kraft paper and board weight 150g/m2 48103100 | $12 k | $434 k |
Other kraft paper and p/board bleach 48103900 | $4 k | $166 k |
Writing paper coated/1mpg, roll 48101320 | $0 | $133 k |
Light weight coated paper 48102200 | < $1 k | $53 k |
P and p/b in sheet 1-side<435/297m 48101400 | $0 | $12 k |
Kraft paper and p/board weight>150g/m2 48103200 | < $1 k | $2 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much paper and paperboard does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$150 million of paper and paperboard (Rs 42 bn), up 0% from US$150 million the year before.
How much paper and paperboard does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$1.8 million of paper and paperboard (Rs 496.9 mn), down 30% from US$2.6 million the year before.
Where does Pakistan import paper and paperboard from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (58.4% — US$87.8 million), Indonesia (11.6% — US$17.4 million), Sweden (7.7% — US$11.6 million), Japan (6.6% — US$9.9 million) and Brazil (6.1% — US$9.1 million).
Which countries buy Pakistan's paper and paperboard?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Afghanistan (68.3% — US$1.2 million), China (20.2% — US$359 thousand), United Arab Emirates (7.0% — US$124 thousand), Saudi Arabia (2.1% — US$37 thousand) and Oman (1.2% — US$21 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: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size
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