Pakistan printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded exports and imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 49011000: Printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded, quantities in units. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Exports, FY2024-25: $1.2 mn (Rs 324.5 mn)
Imports, FY2024-25: $475 k (Rs 132.6 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $307 k | 26.4% |
| United Kingdom | $305 k | 26.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $159 k | 13.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $102 k | 8.8% |
| Kuwait | $75 k | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $65 k | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $23 k | 2.0% |
| Australia | $21 k | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $21 k | 1.8% |
| Canada | $15 k | 1.3% |
| Bangladesh | $11 k | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $10 k | 0.8% |
| Oman | $10 k | 0.8% |
| Cambodia | $8 k | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $6 k | 0.5% |
| Germany | $6 k | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $5 k | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $5 k | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $3 k | 0.3% |
| France | $2 k | 0.1% |
| Panama | $1 k | 0.1% |
| Singapore | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Spain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Ghana | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $299 k | 63.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $106 k | 22.4% |
| Bahrain | $27 k | 5.6% |
| Germany | $19 k | 4.0% |
| Thailand | $8 k | 1.7% |
| China | $4 k | 0.9% |
| Canada | $4 k | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $3 k | 0.7% |
| Italy | $3 k | 0.5% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.2% |
| Sweden | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| France | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Switzerland | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Poland | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Singapore | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Malaysia | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Belgium | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Kenya | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Spain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, units | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $1.2 mn | Rs 324.5 mn | 353,570 | $475 k | Rs 132.6 mn | 151,384 |
| 2023-24 | $944 k | Rs 266.9 mn | 251,161 | $509 k | Rs 143.9 mn | 167,170 |
| 2022-23 | $779 k | Rs 193.2 mn | 77,235 | — | — | 160,483 |
| 2021-22 | $1.1 mn | Rs 198.5 mn | — | $464 k | Rs 82.3 mn | 90,264 |
| 2020-21 | $619 k | Rs 99.1 mn | — | $342 k | Rs 54.7 mn | — |
| 2019-20 | $293 k | Rs 46.3 mn | — | $217 k | Rs 34.2 mn | — |
| 2018-19 | $207 k | Rs 28.2 mn | — | $420 k | Rs 57.2 mn | — |
| 2017-18 | $85 k | Rs 9.3 mn | — | $278 k | Rs 30.6 mn | — |
| 2016-17 | $192 k | Rs 20.2 mn | — | $209 k | Rs 21.9 mn | — |
| 2015-16 | $183 k | Rs 19.1 mn | — | $339 k | Rs 35.3 mn | — |
| 2014-15 | $960 k | Rs 97.3 mn | — | $404 k | Rs 40.9 mn | — |
| 2013-14 | $531 k | Rs 54.6 mn | — | $234 k | Rs 24 mn | — |
| 2012-13 | $540 k | Rs 52.3 mn | — | $364 k | Rs 35.3 mn | — |
| 2011-12 | $223 k | Rs 19.9 mn | — | $586 k | Rs 52.3 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | $390 k | Rs 33.4 mn | — | $199 k | Rs 17 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | $403 k | Rs 33.8 mn | — | $1.2 mn | Rs 100.2 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | $938 k | Rs 73.7 mn | — | $292 k | Rs 22.9 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | $520 k | Rs 32.5 mn | — | $451 k | Rs 28.2 mn | — |
| 2006-07 | $544 k | Rs 33 mn | — | $1.1 mn | Rs 68.2 mn | — |
| 2005-06 | $861 k | Rs 51.6 mn | — | $355 k | Rs 21.3 mn | — |
| 2004-05 | $764 k | Rs 45.4 mn | — | $2.1 mn | Rs 122.8 mn | — |
| 2003-04 | $753 k | Rs 43.3 mn | — | $201 k | Rs 11.6 mn | — |
| 2002-03 | $630 k | Rs 36.9 mn | — | $175 k | Rs 10.3 mn | — |
Part of HS heading 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other, similar printed matter. 49019990 | $1.9 mn | $13.5 mn |
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 matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$1.2 million of printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded (Rs 324.5 mn), 353,570 units, up 23% from US$944 thousand the year before.
How much printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$475 thousand of printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded (Rs 132.6 mn), 151,384 units, down 7% from US$509 thousand the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United States (26.4% — US$307 thousand), United Kingdom (26.3% — US$305 thousand), United Arab Emirates (13.7% — US$159 thousand), Saudi Arabia (8.8% — US$102 thousand) and Kuwait (6.5% — US$75 thousand).
Where does Pakistan import printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were United Kingdom (63.0% — US$299 thousand), United Arab Emirates (22.4% — US$106 thousand), Bahrain (5.6% — US$27 thousand), Germany (4.0% — US$19 thousand) and Thailand (1.7% — US$8 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: PRINTED BOOKS IN SINGLE SHEETS
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