Pakistan discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 85041000: Discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor, quantities in units. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $344 k (Rs 96.1 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $316 k | 91.8% |
| Germany | $15 k | 4.3% |
| Austria | $7 k | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $6 k | 1.7% |
| Italy | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | < $1 k | 0.1% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, units | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $0 | — | — | $344 k | Rs 96.1 mn | 61,860 |
| 2023-24 | < $1 k | Rs 14 k | 1 | $24 k | Rs 6.8 mn | 5,319 |
| 2022-23 | — | — | — | — | — | 51,518 |
| 2021-22 | — | — | — | $171 k | Rs 30.4 mn | 64,825 |
| 2020-21 | — | — | — | — | — | 90,170 |
| 2019-20 | — | — | — | $343 k | Rs 54.2 mn | 90,115 |
| 2018-19 | $9 k | Rs 1.2 mn | 2,234 | $861 k | Rs 117.2 mn | 256,479 |
| 2017-18 | $4 k | Rs 421 k | 4 | $1.4 mn | Rs 150.5 mn | 399,963 |
| 2016-17 | — | — | — | $1.5 mn | Rs 154.2 mn | 383,378 |
| 2015-16 | — | — | — | $1.5 mn | Rs 156.2 mn | 378,945 |
| 2014-15 | $60 k | Rs 6.1 mn | 2,000 | $1.8 mn | Rs 182.7 mn | 569,701 |
| 2013-14 | — | — | — | $1.3 mn | Rs 130.4 mn | 536,349 |
| 2012-13 | $92 k | Rs 8.9 mn | 7,305 | $1.1 mn | Rs 110.4 mn | 474,495 |
| 2011-12 | < $1 k | Rs 5 k | 50 | $1.3 mn | Rs 114.7 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | — | — | — | $1.6 mn | Rs 133.7 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | — | — | — | $2.1 mn | Rs 175.2 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | — | — | — | $1.4 mn | Rs 113.7 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | — | — | — | $2.5 mn | Rs 155.4 mn | 2,550,609 |
| 2006-07 | $159 k | Rs 9.6 mn | 210,487 | $2.1 mn | Rs 128.3 mn | 2,429,645 |
| 2005-06 | $63 k | Rs 3.8 mn | 100,000 | $2.2 mn | Rs 130.2 mn | 2,577,113 |
| 2004-05 | $57 k | Rs 3.4 mn | 88,562 | $2.0 mn | Rs 117.9 mn | 2,565,466 |
| 2003-04 | $13 k | Rs 722 k | 33,800 | $1.9 mn | Rs 107.9 mn | 2,298,635 |
| 2002-03 | — | — | — | $750 k | Rs 43.9 mn | 903,395 |
Part of HS heading 8504: Electric transformers, static converters and inductors — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Other static converters 85044090 | $443 k | $284 mn |
Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA 85043400 | $1.7 mn | $23.4 mn |
Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA 85042300 | $1.6 mn | $22.4 mn |
Battery chargers 85044020 | $2 k | $11.9 mn |
Electrical inductors; n.e.c. in heading no. 8504 85045000 | $2 k | $6.6 mn |
Other parts for power transforer 85049090 | $63 k | $5.2 mn |
Other transformer-phc-not>1 kVA 85043100 | $12 k | $4.4 mn |
Other transformer-phc-16-500kVA 85043300 | $886 k | $2.8 mn |
On load tape changer transform 85049010 | $5 k | $3.3 mn |
Parts of machinery heading 8504.4090 85049030 | $4 k | $2.5 mn |
Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA 85042100 | $64 k | $2.0 mn |
Liquid d-e t/former-650-10000kVA 85042200 | $713 k | $271 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$344 thousand of discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor (Rs 96.1 mn), 61,860 units, up 1324% from US$24 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (91.8% — US$316 thousand), Germany (4.3% — US$15 thousand), Austria (2.1% — US$7 thousand), Thailand (1.7% — US$6 thousand) and Italy (0.1% — 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: BALLAST FOR DISCHARG LAMP/TUBE
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