Pakistan toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape imports by country
HS heading 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $5.7 mn (Rs 1.6 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $263 k (Rs 73.6 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7 mn | 82.9% |
| Egypt | $753 k | 13.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101 k | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $74 k | 1.3% |
| United States | $11 k | 0.2% |
| Iran | $9 k | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6 k | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3 k | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | $3 k | 0.0% |
| Indonesia | $2 k | 0.0% |
| United Kingdom | $2 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | $2 k | 0.0% |
| Japan | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| France | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Germany | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Georgia | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Thailand | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Chile | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| South Korea | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Poland | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $147 k | 56.0% |
| Sri Lanka | $24 k | 9.3% |
| Afghanistan | $23 k | 8.7% |
| Finland | $21 k | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $14 k | 5.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $14 k | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12 k | 4.6% |
| United States | $3 k | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $1 k | 0.4% |
| Australia | < $1 k | 0.4% |
| Canada | < $1 k | 0.2% |
| South Africa | < $1 k | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Singapore | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Kenya | < $1 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $263 k | Rs 73.6 mn | $5.7 mn | Rs 1.6 bn |
| 2023-24 | $136 k | Rs 38.5 mn | $5.9 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2022-23 | $203 k | Rs 50.4 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $244 k | Rs 43.3 mn | $6.5 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2020-21 | $473 k | Rs 75.7 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $360 k | Rs 56.9 mn | $6.5 mn | Rs 1 bn |
| 2018-19 | $770 k | Rs 104.8 mn | $6.3 mn | Rs 860 mn |
| 2017-18 | $1.1 mn | Rs 124.7 mn | $4.8 mn | Rs 531.7 mn |
| 2016-17 | $1.0 mn | Rs 109.8 mn | $3.0 mn | Rs 309.2 mn |
| 2015-16 | $1.4 mn | Rs 148.3 mn | $2.7 mn | Rs 284.2 mn |
| 2014-15 | $1.7 mn | Rs 175.2 mn | $2.4 mn | Rs 245.8 mn |
| 2013-14 | $2.1 mn | Rs 218.1 mn | $2.4 mn | Rs 248.2 mn |
| 2012-13 | $2.2 mn | Rs 212.8 mn | $1.8 mn | Rs 171.7 mn |
| 2011-12 | $3.0 mn | Rs 269.3 mn | $74.2 mn | Rs 6.6 bn |
| 2010-11 | $4.1 mn | Rs 349.8 mn | $67.7 mn | Rs 5.8 bn |
| 2009-10 | $4.2 mn | Rs 351.6 mn | $50.6 mn | Rs 4.2 bn |
| 2008-09 | $5.7 mn | Rs 445.5 mn | $53.9 mn | Rs 4.2 bn |
| 2007-08 | $4.5 mn | Rs 280.4 mn | $56.8 mn | Rs 3.6 bn |
| 2006-07 | $1.8 mn | Rs 109.7 mn | $43.9 mn | Rs 2.7 bn |
| 2005-06 | $1.5 mn | Rs 89.6 mn | $29.8 mn | Rs 1.8 bn |
| 2004-05 | $2.1 mn | Rs 126.2 mn | $25.6 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2003-04 | $3.2 mn | Rs 184.6 mn | $16.9 mn | Rs 974.6 mn |
| 2002-03 | $390 k | Rs 22.8 mn | $12.2 mn | Rs 716.1 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Paper articles; articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818 48189000 | $28 k | $2.6 mn |
Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels 48182000 | $39 k | $1.1 mn |
Paper articles; toilet paper 48181000 | $67 k | $153 k |
Paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres 48185000 | $58 k | $3 k |
Paper articles; tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres 48183000 | $9 k | $4 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$5.7 million of toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape (Rs 1.6 bn), down 4% from US$5.9 million the year before.
How much toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$263 thousand of toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape (Rs 73.6 mn), up 94% from US$136 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (82.9% — US$4.7 million), Egypt (13.3% — US$753 thousand), United Arab Emirates (1.8% — US$101 thousand), Turkey (1.3% — US$74 thousand) and United States (0.2% — US$11 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United Kingdom (56.0% — US$147 thousand), Sri Lanka (9.3% — US$24 thousand), Afghanistan (8.7% — US$23 thousand), Finland (8.1% — US$21 thousand) and Belgium (5.4% — US$14 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: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
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