Pakistan iron or non-alloy steel imports by country
HS heading 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), 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: $63.2 mn (Rs 17.7 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $9.7 mn (Rs 2.7 bn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.4 mn | 62.4% |
| South Korea | $12.3 mn | 19.5% |
| Thailand | $4.1 mn | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9 mn | 3.1% |
| European Union | $1.3 mn | 2.1% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $1.1 mn | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $682 k | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $509 k | 0.8% |
| United States | $480 k | 0.8% |
| Germany | $363 k | 0.6% |
| Japan | $233 k | 0.4% |
| Argentina | $185 k | 0.3% |
| Canada | $167 k | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $142 k | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $130 k | 0.2% |
| Australia | $44 k | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $25 k | 0.0% |
| France | $14 k | 0.0% |
| Italy | $13 k | 0.0% |
| Mexico | $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $5.1 mn | 52.2% |
| Qatar | $1.9 mn | 19.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.5 mn | 15.5% |
| Poland | $634 k | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $526 k | 5.4% |
| United States | $55 k | 0.6% |
| Oman | $34 k | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $4 k | 0.0% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $9.7 mn | Rs 2.7 bn | $63.2 mn | Rs 17.7 bn |
| 2023-24 | $11.5 mn | Rs 3.3 bn | $75.5 mn | Rs 21.3 bn |
| 2022-23 | $11.9 mn | Rs 2.9 bn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $11.5 mn | Rs 2 bn | $166 mn | Rs 29.4 bn |
| 2020-21 | $24.1 mn | Rs 3.9 bn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $15.0 mn | Rs 2.4 bn | $100 mn | Rs 15.8 bn |
| 2018-19 | $5.8 mn | Rs 783.2 mn | $160 mn | Rs 21.7 bn |
| 2017-18 | $1.2 mn | Rs 133.1 mn | $214 mn | Rs 23.5 bn |
| 2016-17 | $1.3 mn | Rs 134.1 mn | $154 mn | Rs 16.2 bn |
| 2015-16 | $742 k | Rs 77.4 mn | $186 mn | Rs 19.4 bn |
| 2014-15 | $1.9 mn | Rs 194.2 mn | $156 mn | Rs 15.8 bn |
| 2013-14 | $10.0 mn | Rs 1 bn | $127 mn | Rs 13.1 bn |
| 2012-13 | $1.7 mn | Rs 161.4 mn | $170 mn | Rs 16.5 bn |
| 2011-12 | — | — | $218 mn | Rs 19.4 bn |
| 2010-11 | $61 k | Rs 5.2 mn | $220 mn | Rs 18.8 bn |
| 2009-10 | — | — | $207 mn | Rs 17.4 bn |
| 2008-09 | $102 k | Rs 8 mn | $213 mn | Rs 16.7 bn |
| 2007-08 | $2 k | Rs 134 k | $205 mn | Rs 12.9 bn |
| 2006-07 | < $1 k | Rs 42 k | $156 mn | Rs 9.4 bn |
| 2005-06 | $2 k | Rs 100 k | $171 mn | Rs 10.2 bn |
| 2004-05 | — | — | $139 mn | Rs 8.3 bn |
| 2003-04 | $19 k | Rs 1.1 mn | $97.4 mn | Rs 5.6 bn |
| 2002-03 | $40 k | Rs 2.3 mn | $54.3 mn | Rs 3.2 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$63.2 million of iron or non-alloy steel (Rs 17.7 bn), down 16% from US$75.5 million the year before.
How much iron or non-alloy steel does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$9.7 million of iron or non-alloy steel (Rs 2.7 bn), down 16% from US$11.5 million the year before.
Where does Pakistan import iron or non-alloy steel from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (62.4% — US$39.4 million), South Korea (19.5% — US$12.3 million), Thailand (6.4% — US$4.1 million), United Arab Emirates (3.1% — US$1.9 million) and European Union (2.1% — US$1.3 million).
Which countries buy Pakistan's iron or non-alloy steel?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Afghanistan (52.2% — US$5.1 million), Qatar (19.4% — US$1.9 million), Sri Lanka (15.5% — US$1.5 million), Poland (6.5% — US$634 thousand) and United Arab Emirates (5.4% — US$526 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, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated
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