Pakistan ferrous waste and scrap, remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel imports by country
HS heading 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $1.27 bn (Rs 355 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $13.8 mn (Rs 3.9 bn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $347 mn | 27.3% |
| United Kingdom | $294 mn | 23.1% |
| United States | $160 mn | 12.6% |
| European Union | $68.7 mn | 5.4% |
| Canada | $36.5 mn | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $35.8 mn | 2.8% |
| Poland | $32.2 mn | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $29.0 mn | 2.3% |
| Norway | $28.6 mn | 2.3% |
| Germany | $22.9 mn | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $21.7 mn | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $20.9 mn | 1.6% |
| Iran | $17.8 mn | 1.4% |
| Bahrain | $13.8 mn | 1.1% |
| Latvia | $13.6 mn | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $12.9 mn | 1.0% |
| South Korea | $10.2 mn | 0.8% |
| Australia | $8.9 mn | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $8.9 mn | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $8.7 mn | 0.7% |
| Spain | $7.0 mn | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $6.7 mn | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $6.6 mn | 0.5% |
| Oman | $5.8 mn | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | $5.2 mn | 0.4% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.7 mn | 26.7% |
| South Korea | $2.7 mn | 19.8% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $2.6 mn | 18.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3 mn | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $836 k | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $654 k | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $598 k | 4.3% |
| Spain | $431 k | 3.1% |
| Germany | $279 k | 2.0% |
| Italy | $259 k | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $147 k | 1.1% |
| Croatia | $141 k | 1.0% |
| Japan | $55 k | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $30 k | 0.2% |
| China | $22 k | 0.2% |
| Afghanistan | $18 k | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $13 k | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $13 k | 0.1% |
| Latvia | $13 k | 0.1% |
| United States | $9 k | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2 k | 0.0% |
| Kuwait | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $13.8 mn | Rs 3.9 bn | $1.27 bn | Rs 355 bn |
| 2023-24 | $13.1 mn | Rs 3.7 bn | $1.23 bn | Rs 348 bn |
| 2022-23 | $16.8 mn | Rs 4.2 bn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $23.9 mn | Rs 4.2 bn | $2.30 bn | Rs 407 bn |
| 2020-21 | $21.1 mn | Rs 3.4 bn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $12.1 mn | Rs 1.9 bn | $1.52 bn | Rs 240 bn |
| 2018-19 | $12.9 mn | Rs 1.8 bn | $1.46 bn | Rs 198 bn |
| 2017-18 | $15.3 mn | Rs 1.7 bn | $1.58 bn | Rs 174 bn |
| 2016-17 | $10.7 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | $1.12 bn | Rs 117 bn |
| 2015-16 | $6.7 mn | Rs 695.2 mn | $1.09 bn | Rs 113 bn |
| 2014-15 | $11.6 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | $1.04 bn | Rs 106 bn |
| 2013-14 | $16.9 mn | Rs 1.7 bn | $753 mn | Rs 77.5 bn |
| 2012-13 | $14.0 mn | Rs 1.4 bn | $654 mn | Rs 63.2 bn |
| 2011-12 | $12.4 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | $548 mn | Rs 48.9 bn |
| 2010-11 | $13.5 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | $518 mn | Rs 44.3 bn |
| 2009-10 | $13.0 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | $510 mn | Rs 42.7 bn |
| 2008-09 | $2.7 mn | Rs 215.2 mn | $691 mn | Rs 54.3 bn |
| 2007-08 | $9.4 mn | Rs 587.5 mn | $639 mn | Rs 40 bn |
| 2006-07 | $17.9 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | $382 mn | Rs 23.2 bn |
| 2005-06 | $7.4 mn | Rs 441.5 mn | $363 mn | Rs 21.7 bn |
| 2004-05 | $5.2 mn | Rs 309.5 mn | $222 mn | Rs 13.2 bn |
| 2003-04 | $542 k | Rs 31.2 mn | $93.6 mn | Rs 5.4 bn |
| 2002-03 | $3 k | Rs 169 k | $47.8 mn | Rs 2.8 bn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Turning, shaving, milling waste 72044100 | $45 k | $421 mn |
Other waste and scrap 72044990 | $228 k | $193 mn |
Other re-rollable waste /scrap 72044910 | $3 k | $152 mn |
Waste/scrap auto parts in preserved 72044940 | $30 k | $52.5 mn |
Ferrous waste and scrap; of stainless steel 72042100 | $14.1 mn | $295 k |
Ferrous waste and scrap; of tinned iron or steel 72043000 | $28 k | $8.2 mn |
Other waste and scrap of auto parts 72044920 | $24 k | $5.5 mn |
Waste and scrap of auto parts 72041020 | $26 k | $314 k |
Ferrous waste and scrap; of alloy steel (excluding stainless) 72042900 | $104 k | $133 k |
Waste/scrap auto parts in preserved 72044930 | $0 | $154 k |
Other waste/scrap of cast iron 72041090 | $9 k | $112 k |
Waste/scrap c.iron re-rollable 72041010 | $0 | $6 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much ferrous waste and scrap, remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$1.27 billion of ferrous waste and scrap, remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel (Rs 355 bn), up 3% from US$1.23 billion the year before.
How much ferrous waste and scrap, remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$13.8 million of ferrous waste and scrap, remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel (Rs 3.9 bn), up 5% from US$13.1 million the year before.
Where does Pakistan import ferrous waste and scrap, remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were United Arab Emirates (27.3% — US$347 million), United Kingdom (23.1% — US$294 million), United States (12.6% — US$160 million), European Union (5.4% — US$68.7 million) and Canada (2.9% — US$36.5 million).
Which countries buy Pakistan's ferrous waste and scrap, remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Thailand (26.7% — US$3.7 million), South Korea (19.8% — US$2.7 million), Other Asia (Taiwan) (18.5% — US$2.6 million), United Kingdom (9.5% — US$1.3 million) and Netherlands (6.1% — US$836 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: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
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