Pakistan cotton thread for sewing exports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 52042010: Cotton thread for sewing, quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Exports, FY2024-25: < $1 k (Rs 67 k)
Imports, FY2024-25: $7 k (Rs 2 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | < $1 k | 100.0% |
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2 k | 25.7% |
| Thailand | $2 k | 24.5% |
| Bahrain | $2 k | 24.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2 k | 22.3% |
| China | < $1 k | 3.3% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | < $1 k | Rs 67 k | 116 | $7 k | Rs 2 mn | 901 |
| 2023-24 | $94 k | Rs 26.5 mn | 60,120 | $6 k | Rs 1.6 mn | 1,884 |
| 2022-23 | $6 k | Rs 1.4 mn | 8,833 | — | — | 70 |
| 2021-22 | $5 k | Rs 882 k | 1,682 | < $1 k | Rs 84 k | 53 |
| 2020-21 | < $1 k | Rs 46 k | 235 | — | — | 5 |
| 2019-20 | $8 k | Rs 1.2 mn | 2,209 | < $1 k | Rs 116 k | 73 |
| 2018-19 | $10 k | Rs 1.4 mn | 3,163 | — | — | — |
| 2017-18 | $57 k | Rs 6.3 mn | 15,708 | < $1 k | Rs 75 k | 125 |
| 2016-17 | $45 k | Rs 4.7 mn | 12,276 | $1 k | Rs 124 k | 240 |
| 2015-16 | $14 k | Rs 1.5 mn | 4,018 | < $1 k | Rs 96 k | 160 |
| 2014-15 | $349 k | Rs 35.4 mn | 86,776 | — | — | — |
| 2013-14 | $215 k | Rs 22.1 mn | 55,204 | $26 k | Rs 2.7 mn | 6,914 |
| 2012-13 | $190 k | Rs 18.3 mn | 43,682 | $5 k | Rs 493 k | 1,000 |
| 2011-12 | $154 k | Rs 13.7 mn | 35,997 | $22 k | Rs 2 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | $108 k | Rs 9.2 mn | 28,364 | $3 k | Rs 220 k | — |
| 2009-10 | $149 k | Rs 12.5 mn | 40,707 | — | — | — |
| 2008-09 | $189 k | Rs 14.9 mn | 50,912 | $21 k | Rs 1.7 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | $217 k | Rs 13.6 mn | 47,675 | $2 k | Rs 101 k | 411 |
| 2006-07 | $185 k | Rs 11.2 mn | 42,438 | $2 k | Rs 101 k | 261 |
| 2005-06 | $97 k | Rs 5.8 mn | 22,678 | < $1 k | Rs 6 k | 20 |
| 2004-05 | $154 k | Rs 9.2 mn | 32,639 | < $1 k | Rs 31 k | 100 |
| 2003-04 | $161 k | Rs 9.3 mn | 32,980 | $2 k | Rs 138 k | 475 |
| 2002-03 | $341 k | Rs 20 mn | 71,242 | < $1 k | Rs 22 k | 98 |
Part of HS heading 5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale 52041100 | $3.5 mn | $14 k |
Cotton thread for embroidery 52042020 | $402 k | $5 k |
Other cotton thread for r/sale 52042090 | $323 k | $7 k |
Cotton; sewing thread, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale 52041900 | $41 k | $7 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much cotton thread for sewing does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported less than US$1 thousand of cotton thread for sewing (Rs 67 k), 116 kg, down 100% from US$94 thousand the year before.
How much cotton thread for sewing does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$7 thousand of cotton thread for sewing (Rs 2 mn), 901 kg, up 27% from US$6 thousand the year before.
Which countries buy Pakistan's cotton thread for sewing?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United Arab Emirates (100.0% — less than US$1 thousand).
Where does Pakistan import cotton thread for sewing from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were United Kingdom (25.7% — US$2 thousand), Thailand (24.5% — US$2 thousand), Bahrain (24.2% — US$2 thousand), United Arab Emirates (22.3% — US$2 thousand) and China (3.3% — 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
HS 6-digit heading: Cotton; sewing thread, put up for retail sale
PBS's wording: COTTON THREAD FOR SEWING
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