Pakistan paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 48182000: Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $1.5 mn (Rs 431.9 mn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $41 k (Rs 11.5 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $722 k | 46.7% |
| China | $720 k | 46.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $71 k | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $27 k | 1.7% |
| Iran | $3 k | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $2 k | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1 k | 0.1% |
| Italy | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Georgia | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Thailand | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Japan | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Germany | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Spain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $24 k | 59.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $14 k | 34.1% |
| United States | $2 k | 3.7% |
| Afghanistan | < $1 k | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | < $1 k | 0.8% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $41 k | Rs 11.5 mn | 29,273 | $1.5 mn | Rs 431.9 mn | 974,958 |
| 2023-24 | $39 k | Rs 10.9 mn | 12,923 | $1.7 mn | Rs 471.1 mn | 759,492 |
| 2022-23 | $36 k | Rs 8.9 mn | 22,940 | — | — | 566,176 |
| 2021-22 | $126 k | Rs 22.4 mn | 51,466 | $3.1 mn | Rs 548.4 mn | 1,473,358 |
| 2020-21 | $152 k | Rs 24.3 mn | 92,438 | — | — | 1,843,821 |
| 2019-20 | $74 k | Rs 11.7 mn | 46,223 | $2.0 mn | Rs 321.2 mn | 996,870 |
| 2018-19 | $40 k | Rs 5.4 mn | 20,014 | $1.9 mn | Rs 253.3 mn | 1,275,526 |
| 2017-18 | $36 k | Rs 3.9 mn | 30,262 | $2.0 mn | Rs 214.8 mn | 1,858,533 |
| 2016-17 | $14 k | Rs 1.4 mn | 5,654 | $1.2 mn | Rs 129.5 mn | 672,424 |
| 2015-16 | $4 k | Rs 447 k | 1,080 | $1.0 mn | Rs 108.9 mn | 572,031 |
| 2014-15 | $37 k | Rs 3.7 mn | 12,987 | $929 k | Rs 94.1 mn | 533,544 |
| 2013-14 | $77 k | Rs 7.9 mn | 28,933 | $631 k | Rs 65 mn | 583,665 |
| 2012-13 | $33 k | Rs 3.2 mn | 17,396 | $806 k | Rs 78 mn | 979,969 |
| 2011-12 | $38 k | Rs 3.4 mn | 20,902 | $893 k | Rs 79.7 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | $66 k | Rs 5.6 mn | 25,865 | $362 k | Rs 30.9 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | $172 k | Rs 14.4 mn | 107,556 | $220 k | Rs 18.4 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | $112 k | Rs 8.8 mn | 57,046 | $337 k | Rs 26.5 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | $334 k | Rs 20.9 mn | 146,181 | $420 k | Rs 26.3 mn | 296,151 |
| 2006-07 | $87 k | Rs 5.3 mn | 33,828 | $579 k | Rs 35.1 mn | 372,677 |
| 2005-06 | $36 k | Rs 2.2 mn | 19,420 | $935 k | Rs 56 mn | 547,864 |
| 2004-05 | $1.0 mn | Rs 60.6 mn | 158,407 | $321 k | Rs 19.1 mn | 217,358 |
| 2003-04 | $2.7 mn | Rs 152.9 mn | 473,607 | $205 k | Rs 11.8 mn | 140,273 |
| 2002-03 | < $1 k | Rs 7 k | 77 | $151 k | Rs 8.8 mn | 103,223 |
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; 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 paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$1.5 million of paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (Rs 431.9 mn), 974,958 kg, down 7% from US$1.7 million the year before.
How much paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$41 thousand of paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (Rs 11.5 mn), 29,273 kg, up 7% from US$39 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were Egypt (46.7% — US$722 thousand), China (46.6% — US$720 thousand), United Arab Emirates (4.6% — US$71 thousand), Turkey (1.7% — US$27 thousand) and Iran (0.2% — US$3 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Sri Lanka (59.2% — US$24 thousand), Kazakhstan (34.1% — US$14 thousand), United States (3.7% — US$2 thousand), Afghanistan (2.2% — less than US$1 thousand) and Malaysia (0.8% — 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: HANDKERCHIEFS,TISSUES&TOWELS
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