Pakistan printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter imports by country
HS heading 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $24.0 mn (Rs 6.7 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $3.9 mn (Rs 1.1 bn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2 mn | 34.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0 mn | 20.8% |
| Malaysia | $3.9 mn | 16.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9 mn | 11.9% |
| Australia | $913 k | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $889 k | 3.7% |
| United States | $664 k | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $345 k | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $313 k | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $201 k | 0.8% |
| Germany | $167 k | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $166 k | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $102 k | 0.4% |
| Italy | $82 k | 0.3% |
| France | $48 k | 0.2% |
| Poland | $37 k | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13 k | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $12 k | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $10 k | 0.0% |
| Japan | $10 k | 0.0% |
| Ireland | $7 k | 0.0% |
| Belgium | $6 k | 0.0% |
| Sri Lanka | $5 k | 0.0% |
| Philippines | $5 k | 0.0% |
| Canada | $5 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $986 k | 25.5% |
| United States | $796 k | 20.6% |
| United Kingdom | $588 k | 15.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $332 k | 8.6% |
| Afghanistan | $189 k | 4.9% |
| Oman | $181 k | 4.7% |
| Kuwait | $153 k | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $86 k | 2.2% |
| Australia | $74 k | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $72 k | 1.9% |
| Bangladesh | $71 k | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $63 k | 1.6% |
| Canada | $59 k | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $49 k | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $27 k | 0.7% |
| Brunei | $25 k | 0.6% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $17 k | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $10 k | 0.2% |
| Libya | $9 k | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $8 k | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $8 k | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $8 k | 0.2% |
| Germany | $7 k | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $6 k | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $5 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $3.9 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | $24.0 mn | Rs 6.7 bn |
| 2023-24 | $3.4 mn | Rs 954 mn | $18.5 mn | Rs 5.2 bn |
| 2022-23 | $2.9 mn | Rs 715.8 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $3.2 mn | Rs 571.2 mn | $24.8 mn | Rs 4.4 bn |
| 2020-21 | $2.9 mn | Rs 462.6 mn | $14.0 mn | Rs 2.2 bn |
| 2019-20 | $2.2 mn | Rs 348.5 mn | $29.8 mn | Rs 4.7 bn |
| 2018-19 | $2.1 mn | Rs 282.9 mn | $37.9 mn | Rs 5.2 bn |
| 2017-18 | $2.1 mn | Rs 226.2 mn | $35.3 mn | Rs 3.9 bn |
| 2016-17 | $2.1 mn | Rs 218.5 mn | $31.9 mn | Rs 3.3 bn |
| 2015-16 | $2.4 mn | Rs 245.7 mn | $31.4 mn | Rs 3.3 bn |
| 2014-15 | $2.5 mn | Rs 256.8 mn | $31.6 mn | Rs 3.2 bn |
| 2013-14 | $2.8 mn | Rs 285.3 mn | $25.2 mn | Rs 2.6 bn |
| 2012-13 | $2.7 mn | Rs 256.6 mn | $24.1 mn | Rs 2.3 bn |
| 2011-12 | $2.6 mn | Rs 227.6 mn | $23.2 mn | Rs 2.1 bn |
| 2010-11 | $2.2 mn | Rs 188.9 mn | $20.1 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2009-10 | $2.5 mn | Rs 209.8 mn | $20.8 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2008-09 | $2.6 mn | Rs 207.9 mn | $18.8 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2007-08 | $2.4 mn | Rs 148.9 mn | $20.3 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2006-07 | $2.4 mn | Rs 147 mn | $19.1 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2005-06 | $2.5 mn | Rs 151.9 mn | $15.3 mn | Rs 913.5 mn |
| 2004-05 | $1.9 mn | Rs 115.6 mn | $15.1 mn | Rs 894.2 mn |
| 2003-04 | $3.1 mn | Rs 175.9 mn | $9.4 mn | Rs 538.5 mn |
| 2002-03 | $2.6 mn | Rs 150.1 mn | $9.3 mn | Rs 542.8 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other, similar printed matter. 49019990 | $1.9 mn | $13.5 mn |
Printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded 49011000 | $961 k | $328 k |
Holy quran 49019910 | $479 k | $392 k |
Printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof 49019100 | $4 k | $0 |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$24.0 million of printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter (Rs 6.7 bn), up 30% from US$18.5 million the year before.
How much printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$3.9 million of printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter (Rs 1.1 bn), up 15% from US$3.4 million the year before.
Where does Pakistan import printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (34.1% — US$8.2 million), United Kingdom (20.8% — US$5.0 million), Malaysia (16.5% — US$3.9 million), United Arab Emirates (11.9% — US$2.9 million) and Australia (3.8% — US$913 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Saudi Arabia (25.5% — US$986 thousand), United States (20.6% — US$796 thousand), United Kingdom (15.2% — US$588 thousand), United Arab Emirates (8.6% — US$332 thousand) and Afghanistan (4.9% — US$189 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: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
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