Pakistan electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 83111000: Electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding, quantities in kg. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $8.0 mn (Rs 2.2 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $51 k (Rs 14.1 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4 mn | 66.8% |
| Thailand | $787 k | 9.8% |
| Austria | $394 k | 4.9% |
| Philippines | $362 k | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $359 k | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $147 k | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $131 k | 1.6% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $120 k | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $90 k | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $52 k | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $47 k | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $41 k | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39 k | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $16 k | 0.2% |
| European Union | $12 k | 0.1% |
| United States | $12 k | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $11 k | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10 k | 0.1% |
| Germany | $10 k | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $9 k | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $7 k | 0.1% |
| Japan | $6 k | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $3 k | 0.0% |
| Italy | $3 k | 0.0% |
| Poland | $3 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21 k | 41.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $20 k | 39.8% |
| Yemen | $9 k | 18.0% |
| Germany | < $1 k | 0.7% |
| Oman | < $1 k | 0.2% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, kg | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $51 k | Rs 14.1 mn | 54,987 | $8.0 mn | Rs 2.2 bn | 3,034,044 |
| 2023-24 | $15 k | Rs 4.2 mn | 14,805 | $5.7 mn | Rs 1.6 bn | 3,566,777 |
| 2022-23 | $82 k | Rs 20.3 mn | 39,509 | — | — | 1,581,883 |
| 2021-22 | $40 k | Rs 7.1 mn | 17,115 | $10.2 mn | Rs 1.8 bn | 2,503,227 |
| 2020-21 | $86 k | Rs 13.7 mn | 52,135 | — | — | 2,813,174 |
| 2019-20 | $1.4 mn | Rs 228.8 mn | 568,356 | $5.0 mn | Rs 788.4 mn | 1,575,577 |
| 2018-19 | $33 k | Rs 4.5 mn | 9,735 | $7.9 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | 2,082,863 |
| 2017-18 | $14 k | Rs 1.5 mn | 2,000 | $10.2 mn | Rs 1.1 bn | 2,505,406 |
| 2016-17 | $54 k | Rs 5.7 mn | 7,330 | $9.6 mn | Rs 1 bn | 2,172,196 |
| 2015-16 | $190 k | Rs 19.8 mn | 61,930 | $11.9 mn | Rs 1.2 bn | 3,063,029 |
| 2014-15 | $261 k | Rs 26.5 mn | 162,243 | $8.0 mn | Rs 814.5 mn | 1,749,920 |
| 2013-14 | $169 k | Rs 17.4 mn | 83,029 | $8.4 mn | Rs 865.2 mn | 2,314,457 |
| 2012-13 | $49 k | Rs 4.7 mn | 5,953 | $7.2 mn | Rs 699.6 mn | 1,772,548 |
| 2011-12 | $35 k | Rs 3.1 mn | 6,761 | $10.9 mn | Rs 970.5 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | $41 k | Rs 3.5 mn | 9,567 | $9.5 mn | Rs 813.5 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | $26 k | Rs 2.2 mn | 9,434 | $9.0 mn | Rs 757.1 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | $28 k | Rs 2.2 mn | 7,312 | $7.3 mn | Rs 575.5 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | $3 k | Rs 159 k | 620 | $9.3 mn | Rs 581 mn | 7,700,396 |
| 2006-07 | $59 k | Rs 3.6 mn | 19,900 | $6.7 mn | Rs 409.1 mn | 7,957,684 |
| 2005-06 | $16 k | Rs 929 k | 5,566 | $6.4 mn | Rs 381.5 mn | 7,764,567 |
| 2004-05 | $8 k | Rs 481 k | 6,000 | $4.8 mn | Rs 283.1 mn | 5,893,690 |
| 2003-04 | $1 k | Rs 70 k | 391 | $4.2 mn | Rs 242.7 mn | 6,464,647 |
| 2002-03 | $16 k | Rs 926 k | 20,000 | $3.4 mn | Rs 199.3 mn | 5,131,393 |
Part of HS heading 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Wire; cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding 83112000 | $0 | $1.0 mn |
Rods and wire; coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame 83113000 | $10 k | $985 k |
Other wire and rods agglomtr b/metal 83119000 | $4 k | $359 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$8.0 million of electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding (Rs 2.2 bn), 3,034,044 kg, up 42% from US$5.7 million the year before.
How much electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$51 thousand of electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding (Rs 14.1 mn), 54,987 kg, up 239% from US$15 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (66.8% — US$5.4 million), Thailand (9.8% — US$787 thousand), Austria (4.9% — US$394 thousand), Philippines (4.5% — US$362 thousand) and Vietnam (4.5% — US$359 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's electrodes; coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were South Africa (41.3% — US$21 thousand), Zimbabwe (39.8% — US$20 thousand), Yemen (18.0% — US$9 thousand), Germany (0.7% — less than US$1 thousand) and Oman (0.2% — 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
PBS's wording: COATED ELECTRODE OF BASE METAL
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