Pakistan iron or non-alloy steel imports by country
HS heading 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $1.06 bn (Rs 298 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $4 k (Rs 1.1 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $783 mn | 73.6% |
| Japan | $198 mn | 18.6% |
| Iran | $53.4 mn | 5.0% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $8.0 mn | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $6.7 mn | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5 mn | 0.4% |
| European Union | $3.1 mn | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $3.1 mn | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $2.3 mn | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1.6 mn | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $417 k | 0.0% |
| Malaysia | $292 k | 0.0% |
| Germany | $105 k | 0.0% |
| Canada | $75 k | 0.0% |
| Italy | $64 k | 0.0% |
| France | $60 k | 0.0% |
| Thailand | $53 k | 0.0% |
| Slovakia | $23 k | 0.0% |
| United States | $22 k | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | $19 k | 0.0% |
| Slovenia | $18 k | 0.0% |
| United Kingdom | $12 k | 0.0% |
| Indonesia | $4 k | 0.0% |
| Sweden | $4 k | 0.0% |
| Austria | $2 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $4 k | 88.7% |
| Belgium | < $1 k | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 4.6% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $4 k | Rs 1.1 mn | $1.06 bn | Rs 298 bn |
| 2023-24 | $72 k | Rs 20.5 mn | $994 mn | Rs 281 bn |
| 2022-23 | $325 k | Rs 80.7 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $473 k | Rs 84 mn | $1.36 bn | Rs 242 bn |
| 2020-21 | $285 k | Rs 45.6 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | — | — | $416 mn | Rs 65.7 bn |
| 2018-19 | $1 k | Rs 155 k | $535 mn | Rs 72.8 bn |
| 2017-18 | $344 k | Rs 37.8 mn | $465 mn | Rs 51 bn |
| 2016-17 | $609 k | Rs 63.7 mn | $363 mn | Rs 38 bn |
| 2015-16 | $4.8 mn | Rs 505.5 mn | $263 mn | Rs 27.5 bn |
| 2014-15 | $9.5 mn | Rs 961.1 mn | $178 mn | Rs 18 bn |
| 2013-14 | $10.3 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | $399 mn | Rs 41.1 bn |
| 2012-13 | $6.8 mn | Rs 661.7 mn | $493 mn | Rs 47.7 bn |
| 2011-12 | $2.6 mn | Rs 230.5 mn | $405 mn | Rs 36.1 bn |
| 2010-11 | $93 k | Rs 8 mn | $248 mn | Rs 21.2 bn |
| 2009-10 | $224 k | Rs 18.8 mn | $257 mn | Rs 21.6 bn |
| 2008-09 | $5.0 mn | Rs 388.9 mn | $200 mn | Rs 15.7 bn |
| 2007-08 | $372 k | Rs 23.3 mn | $187 mn | Rs 11.7 bn |
| 2006-07 | $416 k | Rs 25.2 mn | $220 mn | Rs 13.4 bn |
| 2005-06 | $26 k | Rs 1.6 mn | $283 mn | Rs 16.9 bn |
| 2004-05 | $3 k | Rs 200 k | $205 mn | Rs 12.2 bn |
| 2003-04 | $30 k | Rs 1.7 mn | $106 mn | Rs 6.1 bn |
| 2002-03 | — | — | $75.0 mn | Rs 4.4 bn |
Products in this heading
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much iron or non-alloy steel does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$1.06 billion of iron or non-alloy steel (Rs 298 bn), up 7% from US$994 million the year before.
How much iron or non-alloy steel does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$4 thousand of iron or non-alloy steel (Rs 1.1 mn), down 94% from US$72 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import iron or non-alloy steel from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (73.6% — US$783 million), Japan (18.6% — US$198 million), Iran (5.0% — US$53.4 million), Other Asia (Taiwan) (0.8% — US$8.0 million) and Egypt (0.6% — US$6.7 million).
Which countries buy Pakistan's iron or non-alloy steel?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Guinea (88.7% — US$4 thousand), Belgium (6.8% — less than US$1 thousand) and United Kingdom (4.6% — 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
Official HS text: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated
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