Pakistan pens; ball point imports by country
Pakistan Customs Tariff code 96081000: Pens; ball point, quantities in dozen. Exports and imports with every partner country, each fiscal year from 2002-03 to 2024-25.
Imports, FY2024-25: $2.3 mn (Rs 632.3 mn)
Exports, FY2024-25: $378 k (Rs 105.6 mn)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics · US$ at each year's average exchange rate
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5 mn | 66.0% |
| Sri Lanka | $609 k | 26.9% |
| Germany | $88 k | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $30 k | 1.3% |
| Australia | $16 k | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6 k | 0.3% |
| France | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Japan | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $3 k | 0.1% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $2 k | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2 k | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1 k | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1 k | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1 k | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1 k | 0.1% |
| Spain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| United Kingdom | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Kenya | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Belgium | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Switzerland | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Netherlands | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $197 k | 52.1% |
| Brazil | $96 k | 25.5% |
| Kuwait | $45 k | 11.8% |
| Madagascar | $25 k | 6.5% |
| Australia | $7 k | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $4 k | 1.0% |
| Malta | $2 k | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2 k | 0.5% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.1% |
| Oman | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Germany | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Canada | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Netherlands | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Malaysia | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Exported, dozen | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs | Imported, dozen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $378 k | Rs 105.6 mn | 312,733 | $2.3 mn | Rs 632.3 mn | 1,491,490 |
| 2023-24 | $199 k | Rs 56.2 mn | 148,908 | $1.9 mn | Rs 542.6 mn | 1,383,870 |
| 2022-23 | $346 k | Rs 85.9 mn | 610,682 | — | — | 791,835 |
| 2021-22 | $150 k | Rs 26.6 mn | 289,127 | $1.1 mn | Rs 203.2 mn | 474,030 |
| 2020-21 | $279 k | Rs 44.6 mn | 396,150 | — | — | 875,635 |
| 2019-20 | $504 k | Rs 79.6 mn | 659,950 | $555 k | Rs 87.7 mn | 622,550 |
| 2018-19 | $707 k | Rs 96.2 mn | 706,322 | $1.3 mn | Rs 174.9 mn | 511,784 |
| 2017-18 | $520 k | Rs 57.1 mn | 720,996 | $2.0 mn | Rs 218 mn | 1,282,408 |
| 2016-17 | $714 k | Rs 74.7 mn | 986,858 | $2.2 mn | Rs 235.4 mn | 3,520,611 |
| 2015-16 | $948 k | Rs 98.8 mn | 977,767 | $1.6 mn | Rs 172 mn | 1,527,966 |
| 2014-15 | $2.2 mn | Rs 218.3 mn | 2,680,496 | $1.6 mn | Rs 157.9 mn | 2,021,722 |
| 2013-14 | $2.2 mn | Rs 230.1 mn | 2,829,722 | $1.1 mn | Rs 111.1 mn | 1,921,904 |
| 2012-13 | $2.5 mn | Rs 245.6 mn | 4,279,732 | $1.6 mn | Rs 150.3 mn | 1,674,925 |
| 2011-12 | $2.6 mn | Rs 227.7 mn | 4,756,159 | $1.4 mn | Rs 121.2 mn | — |
| 2010-11 | $2.2 mn | Rs 189.5 mn | 4,003,692 | $1.5 mn | Rs 127.5 mn | — |
| 2009-10 | $1.9 mn | Rs 159.8 mn | 4,220,861 | $932 k | Rs 78.1 mn | — |
| 2008-09 | $1.9 mn | Rs 146.1 mn | 3,085,251 | $1.0 mn | Rs 79.8 mn | — |
| 2007-08 | $1.4 mn | Rs 88.4 mn | 2,114,938 | $1.3 mn | Rs 83.4 mn | 2,820,040 |
| 2006-07 | $2.4 mn | Rs 146.3 mn | 4,434,861 | $1.2 mn | Rs 73.9 mn | 2,694,433 |
| 2005-06 | $2.7 mn | Rs 159.2 mn | 5,542,981 | $544 k | Rs 32.6 mn | 1,200,471 |
| 2004-05 | $3.0 mn | Rs 179.4 mn | 6,969,925 | $741 k | Rs 44 mn | 1,707,982 |
| 2003-04 | $1.6 mn | Rs 92.4 mn | 3,176,842 | $501 k | Rs 28.9 mn | 862,057 |
| 2002-03 | $1.3 mn | Rs 76.5 mn | 2,557,846 | $974 k | Rs 57 mn | 1,992,283 |
Part of HS heading 9608: Pens, ball-point, felt tipped, other porous tipped pens — every code in it added up.
Related products
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
Pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers 96082000 | $411 k | $2.4 mn |
Pens; nibs and nib points 96089100 | $0 | $2.3 mn |
Pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir 96086000 | $0 | $1.2 mn |
Ball point tips 96089920 | $0 | $825 k |
Other pencil and similar holder. 96089990 | $5 k | $580 k |
Pens; fountain, stylograph and other pens 96083000 | $90 k | $441 k |
Pen and pencil sets; of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings 96085000 | $1 k | $226 k |
Pen caps, clips of steel m-locl 96089910 | $0 | $211 k |
Pencils; propelling or sliding 96084000 | $0 | $84 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much pens; ball point does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$2.3 million of pens; ball point (Rs 632.3 mn), 1,491,490 dozen, up 18% from US$1.9 million the year before.
How much pens; ball point does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$378 thousand of pens; ball point (Rs 105.6 mn), 312,733 dozen, up 90% from US$199 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import pens; ball point from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (66.0% — US$1.5 million), Sri Lanka (26.9% — US$609 thousand), Germany (3.9% — US$88 thousand), Vietnam (1.3% — US$30 thousand) and Australia (0.7% — US$16 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's pens; ball point?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United Arab Emirates (52.1% — US$197 thousand), Brazil (25.5% — US$96 thousand), Kuwait (11.8% — US$45 thousand), Madagascar (6.5% — US$25 thousand) and Australia (1.8% — US$7 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: BALL POINT PENS
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