Pakistan paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres imports by country
HS heading 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $7.9 mn (Rs 2.2 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $591 k (Rs 165.1 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3 mn | 67.3% |
| Italy | $892 k | 11.3% |
| Austria | $731 k | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $175 k | 2.2% |
| Spain | $166 k | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $157 k | 2.0% |
| Malaysia | $111 k | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $75 k | 1.0% |
| Japan | $66 k | 0.8% |
| Germany | $53 k | 0.7% |
| United States | $47 k | 0.6% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $31 k | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $22 k | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $13 k | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $9 k | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $6 k | 0.1% |
| Iran | $3 k | 0.0% |
| Belgium | $3 k | 0.0% |
| Bahrain | $3 k | 0.0% |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | $2 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | $2 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | $1 k | 0.0% |
| Finland | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Egypt | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| France | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $295 k | 50.0% |
| Philippines | $78 k | 13.3% |
| Portugal | $73 k | 12.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $58 k | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $50 k | 8.5% |
| Ecuador | $7 k | 1.2% |
| Somalia | $7 k | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5 k | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $4 k | 0.7% |
| United States | $4 k | 0.6% |
| Australia | $2 k | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $2 k | 0.4% |
| Canada | $1 k | 0.2% |
| Djibouti | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| South Africa | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Sweden | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Germany | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Spain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $591 k | Rs 165.1 mn | $7.9 mn | Rs 2.2 bn |
| 2023-24 | $190 k | Rs 53.9 mn | $8.7 mn | Rs 2.4 bn |
| 2022-23 | $127 k | Rs 31.5 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $153 k | Rs 27.2 mn | $12.4 mn | Rs 2.2 bn |
| 2020-21 | $195 k | Rs 31.2 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $73 k | Rs 11.6 mn | $9.4 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2018-19 | $67 k | Rs 9.1 mn | $8.6 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2017-18 | $137 k | Rs 15.1 mn | $8.6 mn | Rs 946.2 mn |
| 2016-17 | $201 k | Rs 21.1 mn | $7.8 mn | Rs 812.1 mn |
| 2015-16 | $399 k | Rs 41.5 mn | $6.2 mn | Rs 644.9 mn |
| 2014-15 | $196 k | Rs 19.9 mn | $6.4 mn | Rs 645.8 mn |
| 2013-14 | $272 k | Rs 28 mn | $4.9 mn | Rs 507.1 mn |
| 2012-13 | $217 k | Rs 21 mn | $4.1 mn | Rs 394.4 mn |
| 2011-12 | $761 k | Rs 67.9 mn | $4.8 mn | Rs 424.4 mn |
| 2010-11 | $154 k | Rs 13.2 mn | $4.1 mn | Rs 351.9 mn |
| 2009-10 | $113 k | Rs 9.5 mn | $3.6 mn | Rs 303.4 mn |
| 2008-09 | $506 k | Rs 39.8 mn | $3.6 mn | Rs 282.3 mn |
| 2007-08 | $661 k | Rs 41.4 mn | $4.7 mn | Rs 296.6 mn |
| 2006-07 | $5.0 mn | Rs 300.4 mn | $3.1 mn | Rs 187 mn |
| 2005-06 | $93 k | Rs 5.6 mn | $4.1 mn | Rs 244.2 mn |
| 2004-05 | $147 k | Rs 8.7 mn | $4.4 mn | Rs 260.4 mn |
| 2003-04 | $274 k | Rs 15.8 mn | $3.4 mn | Rs 193.9 mn |
| 2002-03 | $18 k | Rs 1.1 mn | $3.0 mn | Rs 175.3 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other double side adhesive tapes 48239040 | < $1 k | $1.9 mn |
Other arti p and p/board celu wading 48239090 | $137 k | $1.2 mn |
Other tray, dish, plate, cup, p and boards 48236900 | $155 k | $1.2 mn |
Paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard 48232000 | $1 k | $974 k |
Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus 48234000 | $1 k | $107 k |
Paper pulp; moulded or pressed articles or paper pulp 48237000 | $4 k | $62 k |
Other diamond dotted paper 48239030 | < $1 k | $48 k |
Patrn desig card textile/leather garme 48239020 | $3 k | $10 k |
Cards for jacquard machines 48239010 | $0 | $2 k |
Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard 48236100 | < $1 k | $1 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$7.9 million of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres (Rs 2.2 bn), down 9% from US$8.7 million the year before.
How much paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$591 thousand of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres (Rs 165.1 mn), up 210% from US$190 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (67.3% — US$5.3 million), Italy (11.3% — US$892 thousand), Austria (9.3% — US$731 thousand), United Arab Emirates (2.2% — US$175 thousand) and Spain (2.1% — US$166 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Sudan (50.0% — US$295 thousand), Philippines (13.3% — US$78 thousand), Portugal (12.3% — US$73 thousand), United Arab Emirates (9.9% — US$58 thousand) and United Kingdom (8.5% — US$50 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, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48
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