Pakistan printing machinery imports by country
HS heading 8443: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $85.4 mn (Rs 23.9 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $1.1 mn (Rs 300.4 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.1 mn | 37.6% |
| Austria | $12.5 mn | 14.6% |
| Germany | $11.7 mn | 13.7% |
| Japan | $3.9 mn | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $3.1 mn | 3.6% |
| Italy | $2.8 mn | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7 mn | 3.2% |
| European Union | $2.7 mn | 3.2% |
| United States | $2.5 mn | 3.0% |
| Malaysia | $1.7 mn | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $1.3 mn | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1 mn | 1.3% |
| Philippines | $1.1 mn | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0 mn | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $831 k | 1.0% |
| Indonesia | $676 k | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $612 k | 0.7% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $599 k | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $450 k | 0.5% |
| Spain | $410 k | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $329 k | 0.4% |
| Canada | $224 k | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $211 k | 0.2% |
| Norway | $145 k | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $112 k | 0.1% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $459 k | 42.7% |
| China | $361 k | 33.6% |
| Bangladesh | $199 k | 18.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21 k | 1.9% |
| Togo | $18 k | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $9 k | 0.8% |
| Afghanistan | $3 k | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2 k | 0.2% |
| Djibouti | $2 k | 0.2% |
| Oman | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Kenya | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Mozambique | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Tanzania | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Germany | $0 | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $1.1 mn | Rs 300.4 mn | $85.4 mn | Rs 23.9 bn |
| 2023-24 | $494 k | Rs 139.9 mn | $66.1 mn | Rs 18.7 bn |
| 2022-23 | $310 k | Rs 76.9 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $263 k | Rs 46.6 mn | $105 mn | Rs 18.7 bn |
| 2020-21 | $202 k | Rs 32.3 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $484 k | Rs 76.6 mn | $98.5 mn | Rs 15.6 bn |
| 2018-19 | $173 k | Rs 23.5 mn | $123 mn | Rs 16.7 bn |
| 2017-18 | $681 k | Rs 74.8 mn | $128 mn | Rs 14.1 bn |
| 2016-17 | $429 k | Rs 44.9 mn | $111 mn | Rs 11.6 bn |
| 2015-16 | $924 k | Rs 96.3 mn | $87.9 mn | Rs 9.2 bn |
| 2014-15 | $555 k | Rs 56.3 mn | $58.4 mn | Rs 5.9 bn |
| 2013-14 | $332 k | Rs 34.1 mn | $54.2 mn | Rs 5.6 bn |
| 2012-13 | $300 k | Rs 29 mn | $53.4 mn | Rs 5.2 bn |
| 2011-12 | $481 k | Rs 43 mn | $50.5 mn | Rs 4.5 bn |
| 2010-11 | $711 k | Rs 60.8 mn | $69.6 mn | Rs 5.9 bn |
| 2009-10 | $578 k | Rs 48.4 mn | $59.4 mn | Rs 5 bn |
| 2008-09 | $937 k | Rs 73.5 mn | $45.2 mn | Rs 3.5 bn |
| 2007-08 | $1.0 mn | Rs 62.6 mn | $66.3 mn | Rs 4.1 bn |
| 2006-07 | $117 k | Rs 7.1 mn | $58.3 mn | Rs 3.5 bn |
| 2005-06 | $111 k | Rs 6.7 mn | $86.3 mn | Rs 5.2 bn |
| 2004-05 | $169 k | Rs 10 mn | $48.0 mn | Rs 2.8 bn |
| 2003-04 | $94 k | Rs 5.4 mn | $27.6 mn | Rs 1.6 bn |
| 2002-03 | $89 k | Rs 5.2 mn | $20.9 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
Products in this heading
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much printing machinery does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$85.4 million of printing machinery (Rs 23.9 bn), up 29% from US$66.1 million the year before.
How much printing machinery does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$1.1 million of printing machinery (Rs 300.4 mn), up 117% from US$494 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import printing machinery from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (37.6% — US$32.1 million), Austria (14.6% — US$12.5 million), Germany (13.7% — US$11.7 million), Japan (4.6% — US$3.9 million) and Vietnam (3.6% — US$3.1 million).
Which countries buy Pakistan's printing machinery?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Sri Lanka (42.7% — US$459 thousand), China (33.6% — US$361 thousand), Bangladesh (18.5% — US$199 thousand), United Arab Emirates (1.9% — US$21 thousand) and Togo (1.7% — US$18 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: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof
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