Pakistan other writing paper/paperboard imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 48101990: Other writing paper/paperboard, quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $8.1 mn (Rs 2.3 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: < $1 k (Rs 48 k)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5 mn | 81.0% |
| Japan | $1.2 mn | 14.7% |
| United States | $192 k | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $33 k | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $31 k | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $28 k | 0.3% |
| Italy | $27 k | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11 k | 0.1% |
| Germany | $7 k | 0.1% |
| Australia | $6 k | 0.1% |
| Canada | $6 k | 0.1% |
| European Union | $4 k | 0.0% |
| Spain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Malaysia | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Thailand | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Portugal | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Poland | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | < $1 k | 71.8% |
| Germany | < $1 k | 28.2% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | < $1 k | Rs 48 k | 38 | $8.1 mn | Rs 2.3 bn | 10,077,858 |
| 2023-24 | $0 | — | — | $11.5 mn | Rs 3.3 bn | 14,016,388 |
| 2022-23 | $2 k | Rs 385 k | 4,809 | — | — | 17,812,595 |
| 2021-22 | $41 k | Rs 7.2 mn | 59,046 | $24.2 mn | Rs 4.3 bn | 23,785,079 |
| 2020-21 | — | — | — | — | — | 13,307,333 |
| 2019-20 | $6 k | Rs 991 k | 7,010 | $4.0 mn | Rs 636.6 mn | 4,889,153 |
| 2018-19 | < $1 k | Rs 74 k | 211 | $4.9 mn | Rs 667.9 mn | 6,058,269 |
| 2017-18 | — | — | — | $7.6 mn | Rs 832 mn | 9,503,934 |
| 2016-17 | — | — | — | $5.3 mn | Rs 558.5 mn | 7,246,305 |
| 2015-16 | $58 k | Rs 6.1 mn | 28,645 | $5.1 mn | Rs 536 mn | 6,163,770 |
| 2014-15 | $1 k | Rs 115 k | 846 | $5.4 mn | Rs 549.8 mn | 6,748,114 |
| 2013-14 | $2 k | Rs 197 k | 640 | $8.7 mn | Rs 892.5 mn | 10,905,251 |
| 2012-13 | — | — | — | $17.8 mn | Rs 1.7 bn | 21,805,274 |
| 2011-12 | < $1 k | Rs 68 k | 355 | $23.3 mn | Rs 2.1 bn | — |
| 2010-11 | $14 k | Rs 1.2 mn | 7,521 | $21.1 mn | Rs 1.8 bn | — |
| 2009-10 | < $1 k | Rs 34 k | 200 | $17.2 mn | Rs 1.4 bn | — |
| 2008-09 | $31 k | Rs 2.5 mn | 16,531 | $15.5 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | — |
| 2007-08 | $83 k | Rs 5.2 mn | 25,980 | $18.4 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | 21,968,634 |
| 2006-07 | < $1 k | Rs 12 k | 162 | $14.8 mn | Rs 895.6 mn | 18,843,933 |
Part of HS heading 4810: Paper and paperboard — every code in it added up.
Related products
| 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 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 other writing paper/paperboard does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$8.1 million of other writing paper/paperboard (Rs 2.3 bn), 10,077,858 kg, down 30% from US$11.5 million the year before.
How much other writing paper/paperboard does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported less than US$1 thousand of other writing paper/paperboard (Rs 48 k), 38 kg.
Where does Pakistan import other writing paper/paperboard from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (81.0% — US$6.5 million), Japan (14.7% — US$1.2 million), United States (2.4% — US$192 thousand), Netherlands (0.4% — US$33 thousand) and Indonesia (0.4% — US$31 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's other writing paper/paperboard?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United States (71.8% — less than US$1 thousand) and Germany (28.2% — 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
HS 6-digit heading: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets
PBS's wording: OTH WRITING PAPER/PAPERBOARD
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