Pakistan synthetic filament tow imports by country
HS heading 5501: Synthetic filament tow. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $15.4 mn (Rs 4.3 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $300 k (Rs 83.7 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $6.0 mn | 39.2% |
| South Korea | $5.8 mn | 37.7% |
| Portugal | $2.1 mn | 13.7% |
| Germany | $495 k | 3.2% |
| China | $339 k | 2.2% |
| European Union | $282 k | 1.8% |
| Belarus | $179 k | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $88 k | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $56 k | 0.4% |
| Japan | $5 k | 0.0% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $174 k | 57.9% |
| United Kingdom | $116 k | 38.8% |
| Germany | $5 k | 1.6% |
| Canada | $2 k | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $2 k | 0.6% |
| France | < $1 k | 0.2% |
| Spain | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Qatar | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $300 k | Rs 83.7 mn | $15.4 mn | Rs 4.3 bn |
| 2023-24 | $170 k | Rs 48 mn | $19.4 mn | Rs 5.5 bn |
| 2022-23 | $4 k | Rs 1.1 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $122 k | Rs 21.6 mn | $22.3 mn | Rs 4 bn |
| 2020-21 | $55 k | Rs 8.8 mn | < $1 k | Rs 6 k |
| 2019-20 | $37 k | Rs 5.9 mn | $20.5 mn | Rs 3.2 bn |
| 2018-19 | $54 k | Rs 7.4 mn | $32.2 mn | Rs 4.4 bn |
| 2017-18 | — | — | $15.7 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2016-17 | $155 k | Rs 16.3 mn | $13.4 mn | Rs 1.4 bn |
| 2015-16 | $58 k | Rs 6 mn | $31.2 mn | Rs 3.3 bn |
| 2014-15 | $334 k | Rs 33.8 mn | $36.8 mn | Rs 3.7 bn |
| 2013-14 | $216 k | Rs 22.3 mn | $35.1 mn | Rs 3.6 bn |
| 2012-13 | $452 k | Rs 43.7 mn | $30.1 mn | Rs 2.9 bn |
| 2011-12 | $439 k | Rs 39.2 mn | $34.5 mn | Rs 3.1 bn |
| 2010-11 | $264 k | Rs 22.6 mn | $34.7 mn | Rs 3 bn |
| 2009-10 | $204 k | Rs 17.1 mn | $34.5 mn | Rs 2.9 bn |
| 2008-09 | $34 k | Rs 2.7 mn | $24.0 mn | Rs 1.9 bn |
| 2007-08 | $74 k | Rs 4.6 mn | $21.5 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2006-07 | $151 k | Rs 9.1 mn | $28.2 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2005-06 | $58 k | Rs 3.5 mn | $20.8 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2004-05 | $817 k | Rs 48.5 mn | $20.3 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2003-04 | $20 k | Rs 1.2 mn | $14.6 mn | Rs 841.5 mn |
| 2002-03 | $266 k | Rs 15.6 mn | $11.0 mn | Rs 645.8 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Fibres; synthetic filament tow, acrylic or modacrylic 55013000 | $150 k | $11.5 mn |
Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of polyesters 55012000 | < $1 k | $29 k |
Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of polypropylene 55014000 | < $1 k | $21 k |
Fibres; synthetic filament tow, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5501 55019000 | $7 k | $7 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much synthetic filament tow does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$15.4 million of synthetic filament tow (Rs 4.3 bn), down 21% from US$19.4 million the year before.
How much synthetic filament tow does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$300 thousand of synthetic filament tow (Rs 83.7 mn), up 77% from US$170 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import synthetic filament tow from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were Thailand (39.2% — US$6.0 million), South Korea (37.7% — US$5.8 million), Portugal (13.7% — US$2.1 million), Germany (3.2% — US$495 thousand) and China (2.2% — US$339 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's synthetic filament tow?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United States (57.9% — US$174 thousand), United Kingdom (38.8% — US$116 thousand), Germany (1.6% — US$5 thousand), Canada (0.7% — US$2 thousand) and Switzerland (0.6% — US$2 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.
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