Pakistan glass beads, imitation pearls imports by country
HS heading 7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $17.9 mn (Rs 5 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $194 k (Rs 54.1 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.8 mn | 98.9% |
| Czech Republic | $91 k | 0.5% |
| France | $25 k | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24 k | 0.1% |
| Japan | $23 k | 0.1% |
| Oman | $10 k | 0.1% |
| Germany | $7 k | 0.0% |
| Thailand | $4 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | $2 k | 0.0% |
| United Kingdom | $1 k | 0.0% |
| Iran | $1 k | 0.0% |
| United States | $1 k | 0.0% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Kuwait | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Austria | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| South Korea | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $155 k | 80.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23 k | 11.7% |
| Nepal | $7 k | 3.7% |
| Bangladesh | $3 k | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $2 k | 1.0% |
| United Kingdom | $2 k | 1.0% |
| Canada | < $1 k | 0.4% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.2% |
| Kyrgyzstan | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Italy | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Uzbekistan | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $194 k | Rs 54.1 mn | $17.9 mn | Rs 5 bn |
| 2023-24 | $255 k | Rs 72.2 mn | $10.5 mn | Rs 3 bn |
| 2022-23 | $164 k | Rs 40.7 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $60 k | Rs 10.7 mn | $12.3 mn | Rs 2.2 bn |
| 2020-21 | $177 k | Rs 28.3 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $33 k | Rs 5.3 mn | $11.5 mn | Rs 1.8 bn |
| 2018-19 | $9 k | Rs 1.2 mn | $12.9 mn | Rs 1.8 bn |
| 2017-18 | $11 k | Rs 1.2 mn | $11.9 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2016-17 | $9 k | Rs 917 k | $14.3 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2015-16 | $17 k | Rs 1.8 mn | $10.6 mn | Rs 1.1 bn |
| 2014-15 | $221 k | Rs 22.4 mn | $9.4 mn | Rs 953.3 mn |
| 2013-14 | $284 k | Rs 29.2 mn | $5.9 mn | Rs 605.3 mn |
| 2012-13 | $74 k | Rs 7.2 mn | $4.0 mn | Rs 383.4 mn |
| 2011-12 | $65 k | Rs 5.8 mn | $5.2 mn | Rs 462.2 mn |
| 2010-11 | $149 k | Rs 12.7 mn | $6.8 mn | Rs 585.6 mn |
| 2009-10 | $66 k | Rs 5.5 mn | $4.7 mn | Rs 392.6 mn |
| 2008-09 | $87 k | Rs 6.8 mn | $4.5 mn | Rs 353.5 mn |
| 2007-08 | $126 k | Rs 7.9 mn | $4.1 mn | Rs 258.8 mn |
| 2006-07 | $141 k | Rs 8.5 mn | $3.4 mn | Rs 205.9 mn |
| 2005-06 | $15 k | Rs 897 k | $3.5 mn | Rs 208 mn |
| 2004-05 | $99 k | Rs 5.9 mn | $2.6 mn | Rs 153.9 mn |
| 2003-04 | $93 k | Rs 5.3 mn | $1.4 mn | Rs 78.9 mn |
| 2002-03 | $67 k | Rs 3.9 mn | $855 k | Rs 50 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Glass beads, s/peral/pre-ston 70181000 | $23 k | $9.0 mn |
Glass microspheres; not exceeding 1mm in diameter 70182000 | $22 k | $402 k |
Other fancy decorative artificial-glass 70189090 | $160 k | $26 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much glass beads, imitation pearls does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$17.9 million of glass beads, imitation pearls (Rs 5 bn), up 72% from US$10.5 million the year before.
How much glass beads, imitation pearls does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$194 thousand of glass beads, imitation pearls (Rs 54.1 mn), down 24% from US$255 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import glass beads, imitation pearls from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (98.9% — US$17.8 million), Czech Republic (0.5% — US$91 thousand), France (0.1% — US$25 thousand), United Arab Emirates (0.1% — US$24 thousand) and Japan (0.1% — US$23 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's glass beads, imitation pearls?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Afghanistan (80.2% — US$155 thousand), United Arab Emirates (11.7% — US$23 thousand), Nepal (3.7% — US$7 thousand), Bangladesh (1.7% — US$3 thousand) and Sweden (1.0% — 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.
About the product
Official HS text: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter
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