Pakistan discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices imports by country
HS heading 8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $153 mn (Rs 42.7 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $274 k (Rs 76.7 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $118 mn | 77.2% |
| France | $18.2 mn | 11.9% |
| Belgium | $3.4 mn | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $2.8 mn | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.6 mn | 1.0% |
| United States | $1.3 mn | 0.9% |
| Estonia | $1.1 mn | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1 mn | 0.7% |
| European Union | $944 k | 0.6% |
| Japan | $817 k | 0.5% |
| Finland | $634 k | 0.4% |
| Germany | $615 k | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $357 k | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $290 k | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $250 k | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $247 k | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $204 k | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $183 k | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $171 k | 0.1% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $110 k | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $98 k | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $83 k | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $69 k | 0.0% |
| Norway | $60 k | 0.0% |
| Switzerland | $58 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $131 k | 47.8% |
| United Kingdom | $93 k | 33.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $24 k | 8.7% |
| Nigeria | $17 k | 6.4% |
| Czech Republic | $4 k | 1.3% |
| United States | $3 k | 0.9% |
| Cambodia | $2 k | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | < $1 k | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Jordan | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Germany | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Italy | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $274 k | Rs 76.7 mn | $153 mn | Rs 42.7 bn |
| 2023-24 | $49 k | Rs 13.8 mn | $165 mn | Rs 46.6 bn |
| 2022-23 | $313 k | Rs 77.7 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $302 k | Rs 53.6 mn | $145 mn | Rs 25.7 bn |
| 2020-21 | $857 k | Rs 137.2 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $183 k | Rs 28.9 mn | $151 mn | Rs 23.9 bn |
| 2018-19 | $285 k | Rs 38.7 mn | $192 mn | Rs 26.1 bn |
| 2017-18 | $257 k | Rs 28.2 mn | $182 mn | Rs 20 bn |
| 2016-17 | $391 k | Rs 40.9 mn | $216 mn | Rs 22.7 bn |
| 2015-16 | $2.3 mn | Rs 240.2 mn | $122 mn | Rs 12.7 bn |
| 2014-15 | $265 k | Rs 26.9 mn | $150 mn | Rs 15.2 bn |
| 2013-14 | $74 k | Rs 7.6 mn | $106 mn | Rs 10.9 bn |
| 2012-13 | $107 k | Rs 10.4 mn | $99.8 mn | Rs 9.7 bn |
| 2011-12 | $178 k | Rs 15.9 mn | $106 mn | Rs 9.4 bn |
| 2010-11 | $4.5 mn | Rs 381.4 mn | $101 mn | Rs 8.6 bn |
| 2009-10 | $238 k | Rs 19.9 mn | $103 mn | Rs 8.7 bn |
| 2008-09 | $345 k | Rs 27.1 mn | $126 mn | Rs 9.9 bn |
| 2007-08 | $1.2 mn | Rs 72.1 mn | $210 mn | Rs 13.2 bn |
| 2006-07 | $15.1 mn | Rs 915.4 mn | $129 mn | Rs 7.8 bn |
| 2005-06 | $306 k | Rs 18.3 mn | $12.8 mn | Rs 768.4 mn |
| 2004-05 | $1.0 mn | Rs 61.2 mn | $7.8 mn | Rs 464.8 mn |
| 2003-04 | $4.2 mn | Rs 244.4 mn | $6.9 mn | Rs 394.8 mn |
| 2002-03 | $933 k | Rs 54.6 mn | $7.4 mn | Rs 435.2 mn |
Products in this heading
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$153 million of discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices (Rs 42.7 bn), down 7% from US$165 million the year before.
How much discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$274 thousand of discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices (Rs 76.7 mn), up 462% from US$49 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (77.2% — US$118 million), France (11.9% — US$18.2 million), Belgium (2.3% — US$3.4 million), Sweden (1.8% — US$2.8 million) and Malaysia (1.0% — US$1.6 million).
Which countries buy Pakistan's discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Bangladesh (47.8% — US$131 thousand), United Kingdom (33.8% — US$93 thousand), Sri Lanka (8.7% — US$24 thousand), Nigeria (6.4% — US$17 thousand) and Czech Republic (1.3% — US$4 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: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37
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