Pakistan signalling apparatus imports by country
HS heading 8531: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $6.1 mn (Rs 1.7 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $230 k (Rs 64.2 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7 mn | 43.3% |
| Mexico | $675 k | 11.0% |
| Germany | $562 k | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $495 k | 8.1% |
| United States | $412 k | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $272 k | 4.4% |
| Romania | $129 k | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $119 k | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $106 k | 1.7% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $105 k | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84 k | 1.4% |
| Japan | $71 k | 1.2% |
| Canada | $68 k | 1.1% |
| Italy | $56 k | 0.9% |
| Eswatini | $55 k | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $49 k | 0.8% |
| Austria | $32 k | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $25 k | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $23 k | 0.4% |
| Poland | $22 k | 0.4% |
| European Union | $22 k | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | $18 k | 0.3% |
| Australia | $17 k | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $14 k | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $12 k | 0.2% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $108 k | 47.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79 k | 34.2% |
| Iraq | $31 k | 13.4% |
| United States | $4 k | 1.5% |
| Peru | $3 k | 1.1% |
| Spain | $2 k | 0.8% |
| Djibouti | $2 k | 0.8% |
| Canada | $1 k | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 0.2% |
| China | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Belize | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $230 k | Rs 64.2 mn | $6.1 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2023-24 | $229 k | Rs 64.7 mn | $6.1 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2022-23 | $228 k | Rs 56.5 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $240 k | Rs 42.7 mn | $9.9 mn | Rs 1.7 bn |
| 2020-21 | $314 k | Rs 50.2 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $148 k | Rs 23.4 mn | $11.3 mn | Rs 1.8 bn |
| 2018-19 | $84 k | Rs 11.4 mn | $17.4 mn | Rs 2.4 bn |
| 2017-18 | $287 k | Rs 31.6 mn | $22.4 mn | Rs 2.5 bn |
| 2016-17 | $305 k | Rs 32 mn | $18.9 mn | Rs 2 bn |
| 2015-16 | $154 k | Rs 16.1 mn | $6.5 mn | Rs 674.3 mn |
| 2014-15 | $291 k | Rs 29.5 mn | $8.4 mn | Rs 849.2 mn |
| 2013-14 | $610 k | Rs 62.8 mn | $86.3 mn | Rs 8.9 bn |
| 2012-13 | $1.3 mn | Rs 129.4 mn | $32.9 mn | Rs 3.2 bn |
| 2011-12 | $537 k | Rs 47.9 mn | $4.4 mn | Rs 396.6 mn |
| 2010-11 | $486 k | Rs 41.6 mn | $5.2 mn | Rs 440.5 mn |
| 2009-10 | $506 k | Rs 42.4 mn | $9.0 mn | Rs 755.1 mn |
| 2008-09 | $436 k | Rs 34.3 mn | $6.4 mn | Rs 502.5 mn |
| 2007-08 | $515 k | Rs 32.2 mn | $7.3 mn | Rs 458.9 mn |
| 2006-07 | $368 k | Rs 22.3 mn | $24.0 mn | Rs 1.5 bn |
| 2005-06 | $146 k | Rs 8.8 mn | $4.6 mn | Rs 274.4 mn |
| 2004-05 | $120 k | Rs 7.1 mn | $3.5 mn | Rs 210.3 mn |
| 2003-04 | $176 k | Rs 10.1 mn | $2.3 mn | Rs 132.5 mn |
| 2002-03 | $91 k | Rs 5.3 mn | $1.4 mn | Rs 81.5 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Burglar/fire alarms/similar apparatus 85311000 | $4 k | $1.6 mn |
Other apparatus 85318000 | $185 k | $844 k |
Other parts electric sound/vis sig apparatus 85319090 | $4 k | $866 k |
Indicator panel incorporating LCD/LED 85312000 | $34 k | $644 k |
Panic button 85319010 | $0 | $65 k |
Parts of apparatus subhead 8531.2000 85319020 | $2 k | $10 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much signalling apparatus does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$6.1 million of signalling apparatus (Rs 1.7 bn), up 1% from US$6.1 million the year before.
How much signalling apparatus does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$230 thousand of signalling apparatus (Rs 64.2 mn), up 1% from US$229 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import signalling apparatus from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (43.3% — US$2.7 million), Mexico (11.0% — US$675 thousand), Germany (9.1% — US$562 thousand), United Kingdom (8.1% — US$495 thousand) and United States (6.7% — US$412 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's signalling apparatus?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Saudi Arabia (47.2% — US$108 thousand), United Arab Emirates (34.2% — US$79 thousand), Iraq (13.4% — US$31 thousand), United States (1.5% — US$4 thousand) and Peru (1.1% — US$3 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: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530
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