Pakistan containers imports by country
HS heading 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, FY2024-25: $4.5 mn (Rs 1.3 bn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $6 k (Rs 1.6 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4 mn | 30.4% |
| Afghanistan | $1.3 mn | 29.5% |
| Germany | $694 k | 15.3% |
| Japan | $243 k | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $217 k | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $192 k | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $151 k | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $112 k | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $61 k | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $45 k | 1.0% |
| Thailand | $21 k | 0.5% |
| Iran | $19 k | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14 k | 0.3% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $12 k | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9 k | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6 k | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6 k | 0.1% |
| European Union | $5 k | 0.1% |
| Australia | $5 k | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2 k | 0.0% |
| Central African Republic | $1 k | 0.0% |
| Ireland | $1 k | 0.0% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3 k | 53.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2 k | 42.9% |
| Malaysia | < $1 k | 3.6% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $6 k | Rs 1.6 mn | $4.5 mn | Rs 1.3 bn |
| 2023-24 | $36 k | Rs 10.2 mn | $4.2 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2022-23 | $27 k | Rs 6.7 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | — | — | $2.7 mn | Rs 485.8 mn |
| 2020-21 | $1 k | Rs 197 k | — | — |
| 2019-20 | — | — | $1.9 mn | Rs 298.2 mn |
| 2018-19 | $36 k | Rs 4.8 mn | $2.8 mn | Rs 385.2 mn |
| 2017-18 | $2 k | Rs 189 k | $2.7 mn | Rs 300.5 mn |
| 2016-17 | $2 k | Rs 208 k | $2.8 mn | Rs 292.6 mn |
| 2015-16 | $4 k | Rs 376 k | $2.2 mn | Rs 232.9 mn |
| 2014-15 | $6 k | Rs 601 k | $2.5 mn | Rs 257 mn |
| 2013-14 | $5 k | Rs 497 k | $3.2 mn | Rs 325.3 mn |
| 2012-13 | $18 k | Rs 1.7 mn | $1.6 mn | Rs 157.4 mn |
| 2011-12 | $15 k | Rs 1.3 mn | $1.5 mn | Rs 135.7 mn |
| 2010-11 | $8 k | Rs 665 k | $1.1 mn | Rs 94.1 mn |
| 2009-10 | — | — | $1.7 mn | Rs 143.3 mn |
| 2008-09 | $4 k | Rs 349 k | $5.9 mn | Rs 462.8 mn |
| 2007-08 | $19 k | Rs 1.2 mn | $1.2 mn | Rs 77 mn |
| 2006-07 | $6 k | Rs 385 k | $555 k | Rs 33.6 mn |
| 2005-06 | $98 k | Rs 5.8 mn | $370 k | Rs 22.2 mn |
| 2004-05 | $427 k | Rs 25.4 mn | $495 k | Rs 29.4 mn |
| 2003-04 | $99 k | Rs 5.7 mn | $51 k | Rs 2.9 mn |
| 2002-03 | $25 k | Rs 1.5 mn | $622 k | Rs 36.4 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Continers specil desi, equipped 86090000 | $23 k | $2.9 mn |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much containers does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$4.5 million of containers (Rs 1.3 bn), up 7% from US$4.2 million the year before.
How much containers does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$6 thousand of containers (Rs 1.6 mn), down 84% from US$36 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import containers from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (30.4% — US$1.4 million), Afghanistan (29.5% — US$1.3 million), Germany (15.3% — US$694 thousand), Japan (5.4% — US$243 thousand) and Malaysia (4.8% — US$217 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's containers?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were Japan (53.5% — US$3 thousand), United Arab Emirates (42.9% — US$2 thousand) and Malaysia (3.6% — 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
Official HS text: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
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