Pakistan paper articles; toilet paper exports and imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 48181000: Paper articles; toilet paper, quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $280 k (Rs 78.2 mn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $21 k (Rs 5.8 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $165 k | 59.0% |
| Turkey | $41 k | 14.6% |
| Egypt | $31 k | 11.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30 k | 10.8% |
| Iran | $7 k | 2.3% |
| Italy | $2 k | 0.9% |
| United States | $1 k | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1 k | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Chile | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| South Korea | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11 k | 54.5% |
| Afghanistan | $9 k | 42.5% |
| Australia | < $1 k | 3.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $21 k | Rs 5.8 mn | 16,299 | $280 k | Rs 78.2 mn | 138,568 |
| 2023-24 | $61 k | Rs 17.3 mn | 64,220 | $180 k | Rs 51 mn | 95,734 |
| 2022-23 | $120 k | Rs 29.7 mn | 74,915 | — | — | 78,857 |
| 2021-22 | $83 k | Rs 14.8 mn | 113,807 | $277 k | Rs 49.2 mn | 122,368 |
| 2020-21 | $257 k | Rs 41.1 mn | 210,946 | — | — | 324,464 |
| 2019-20 | $272 k | Rs 42.9 mn | 203,895 | $643 k | Rs 101.5 mn | 278,026 |
| 2018-19 | $696 k | Rs 94.7 mn | 541,135 | $969 k | Rs 131.9 mn | 485,050 |
| 2017-18 | $1.0 mn | Rs 112.6 mn | 604,036 | $537 k | Rs 59 mn | 238,646 |
| 2016-17 | $920 k | Rs 96.3 mn | 532,409 | $337 k | Rs 35.2 mn | 156,447 |
| 2015-16 | $1.4 mn | Rs 140.9 mn | 805,361 | $742 k | Rs 77.4 mn | 371,141 |
| 2014-15 | $1.6 mn | Rs 159.8 mn | 1,110,930 | $721 k | Rs 73 mn | 355,589 |
| 2013-14 | $1.7 mn | Rs 170.3 mn | 1,128,445 | $976 k | Rs 100.4 mn | 678,309 |
| 2012-13 | $2.0 mn | Rs 190.9 mn | 1,176,278 | $494 k | Rs 47.8 mn | 385,858 |
| 2011-12 | $1.9 mn | Rs 165.8 mn | 1,367,926 | $241 k | Rs 21.5 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | $2.0 mn | Rs 169.4 mn | 1,266,259 | $186 k | Rs 15.9 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | $1.5 mn | Rs 121.6 mn | 1,133,406 | $295 k | Rs 24.7 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | $1.6 mn | Rs 126.7 mn | 1,033,376 | $319 k | Rs 25 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | $135 k | Rs 8.4 mn | 72,341 | $67 k | Rs 4.2 mn | 52,347 |
| 2006-07 | $80 k | Rs 4.9 mn | 58,086 | $103 k | Rs 6.2 mn | 81,109 |
| 2005-06 | $21 k | Rs 1.2 mn | 16,130 | $47 k | Rs 2.8 mn | 41,792 |
| 2004-05 | $17 k | Rs 1 mn | 18,214 | $74 k | Rs 4.4 mn | 64,654 |
| 2003-04 | $4 k | Rs 202 k | 2,000 | $316 k | Rs 18.2 mn | 254,617 |
| 2002-03 | $134 k | Rs 7.8 mn | 105,179 | $280 k | Rs 16.4 mn | 291,927 |
Part of HS heading 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape — every code in it added up.
Related products
| 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; 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 paper articles; toilet paper does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$280 thousand of paper articles; toilet paper (Rs 78.2 mn), 138,568 kg, up 55% from US$180 thousand the year before.
How much paper articles; toilet paper does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$21 thousand of paper articles; toilet paper (Rs 5.8 mn), 16,299 kg, down 66% from US$61 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import paper articles; toilet paper from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (59.0% — US$165 thousand), Turkey (14.6% — US$41 thousand), Egypt (11.1% — US$31 thousand), United Arab Emirates (10.8% — US$30 thousand) and Iran (2.3% — US$7 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's paper articles; toilet paper?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United Arab Emirates (54.5% — US$11 thousand), Afghanistan (42.5% — US$9 thousand) and Australia (3.0% — 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
PBS's wording: TOILET PAPER
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