Pakistan other, similar printed matter. imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 49019990: Other, similar printed matter., quantities in units. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $22.8 mn (Rs 6.4 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $2.2 mn (Rs 604.4 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2 mn | 35.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7 mn | 20.6% |
| Malaysia | $3.3 mn | 14.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7 mn | 11.9% |
| Australia | $913 k | 4.0% |
| Hong Kong | $889 k | 3.9% |
| United States | $663 k | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $345 k | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $313 k | 1.4% |
| Bahrain | $174 k | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $166 k | 0.7% |
| Germany | $148 k | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $94 k | 0.4% |
| France | $48 k | 0.2% |
| Poland | $37 k | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12 k | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $10 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | $10 k | 0.0% |
| Japan | $10 k | 0.0% |
| Belgium | $6 k | 0.0% |
| Italy | $6 k | 0.0% |
| Sri Lanka | $5 k | 0.0% |
| Philippines | $5 k | 0.0% |
| Ireland | $4 k | 0.0% |
| Mexico | $3 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $884 k | 40.9% |
| United States | $428 k | 19.8% |
| Oman | $171 k | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $136 k | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $103 k | 4.8% |
| Qatar | $80 k | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $77 k | 3.6% |
| Bahrain | $42 k | 1.9% |
| Bangladesh | $42 k | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $36 k | 1.7% |
| Canada | $28 k | 1.3% |
| Brunei | $25 k | 1.2% |
| Australia | $23 k | 1.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $17 k | 0.8% |
| Afghanistan | $15 k | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $10 k | 0.4% |
| Libya | $9 k | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $8 k | 0.4% |
| Jamaica | $4 k | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $3 k | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $3 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, units | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $2.2 mn | Rs 604.4 mn | 853,341 | $22.8 mn | Rs 6.4 bn | 21,610,567 |
| 2023-24 | $1.9 mn | Rs 532.5 mn | 816,275 | $17.6 mn | Rs 5 bn | 16,574,188 |
| 2022-23 | $1.7 mn | Rs 432.4 mn | 665,807 | — | — | 5,820,777 |
| 2021-22 | $1.8 mn | Rs 310.7 mn | 533,179 | $23.4 mn | Rs 4.2 bn | 5,138,276 |
| 2020-21 | $1.6 mn | Rs 263.5 mn | — | $12.9 mn | Rs 2.1 bn | — |
| 2019-20 | $1.4 mn | Rs 215 mn | — | $29.2 mn | Rs 4.6 bn | — |
| 2018-19 | $1.3 mn | Rs 170.2 mn | — | $36.8 mn | Rs 5 bn | — |
| 2017-18 | $1.6 mn | Rs 179.6 mn | — | $34.2 mn | Rs 3.8 bn | — |
| 2016-17 | $1.6 mn | Rs 170.6 mn | — | $31.0 mn | Rs 3.2 bn | — |
| 2015-16 | $1.8 mn | Rs 183.7 mn | — | $30.8 mn | Rs 3.2 bn | — |
| 2014-15 | $1.2 mn | Rs 118.2 mn | — | $30.8 mn | Rs 3.1 bn | — |
| 2013-14 | $1.8 mn | Rs 180.5 mn | — | $23.8 mn | Rs 2.4 bn | — |
| 2012-13 | $1.8 mn | Rs 176 mn | — | $22.1 mn | Rs 2.1 bn | — |
| 2011-12 | $1.9 mn | Rs 172.1 mn | — | $22.1 mn | Rs 2 bn | — |
| 2010-11 | $1.4 mn | Rs 117.9 mn | — | $19.7 mn | Rs 1.7 bn | — |
| 2009-10 | $1.5 mn | Rs 124.3 mn | — | $19.4 mn | Rs 1.6 bn | — |
| 2008-09 | $1.2 mn | Rs 93.5 mn | — | $17.3 mn | Rs 1.4 bn | — |
| 2007-08 | $1.3 mn | Rs 84.4 mn | — | $18.7 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | — |
| 2006-07 | $1.3 mn | Rs 80.7 mn | — | $17.1 mn | Rs 1 bn | — |
| 2005-06 | $1.3 mn | Rs 78.6 mn | — | $14.3 mn | Rs 857.2 mn | — |
| 2004-05 | $932 k | Rs 55.4 mn | — | $12.4 mn | Rs 733.2 mn | — |
| 2003-04 | $1.9 mn | Rs 110.7 mn | — | $8.6 mn | Rs 494.9 mn | — |
| 2002-03 | $1.8 mn | Rs 105.2 mn | — | $8.8 mn | Rs 513.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
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 other, similar printed matter. does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$22.8 million of other, similar printed matter. (Rs 6.4 bn), 21,610,567 units, up 30% from US$17.6 million the year before.
How much other, similar printed matter. does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$2.2 million of other, similar printed matter. (Rs 604.4 mn), 853,341 units, up 15% from US$1.9 million the year before.
Where does Pakistan import other, similar printed matter. from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (35.9% — US$8.2 million), United Kingdom (20.6% — US$4.7 million), Malaysia (14.6% — US$3.3 million), United Arab Emirates (11.9% — US$2.7 million) and Australia (4.0% — US$913 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's other, similar printed matter.?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Saudi Arabia (40.9% — US$884 thousand), United States (19.8% — US$428 thousand), Oman (7.9% — US$171 thousand), United Arab Emirates (6.3% — US$136 thousand) and United Kingdom (4.8% — US$103 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
HS 6-digit heading: Printed matter; books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91
PBS's wording: OTH, SIMILAR PRINTED MATTER.
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