Pakistan pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals imports by country
HS heading 9609: Pencils (not of heading no. 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks. Every customs code in the heading added up, with every partner country, each fiscal year since 2002-03.
Imports, US$ a year
Where Pakistan buys it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7 mn | 98.9% |
| Chile | $30 k | 0.2% |
| Other Asia (Taiwan) | $28 k | 0.2% |
| Germany | $25 k | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $15 k | 0.1% |
| Italy | $13 k | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $12 k | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6 k | 0.0% |
| Austria | $3 k | 0.0% |
| United Kingdom | $2 k | 0.0% |
| South Korea | $2 k | 0.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1 k | 0.0% |
| Japan | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Spain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Mexico | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Turkey | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Australia | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| United States | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Romania | < $1 k | 0.0% |
| Kenya | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Where Pakistan sells it, FY2024-25
| Country | US$ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $16 k | 84.4% |
| Germany | $2 k | 10.3% |
| Bahrain | < $1 k | 2.5% |
| South Africa | < $1 k | 1.8% |
| Afghanistan | < $1 k | 1.0% |
| Malaysia | < $1 k | 0.0% |
Every year
| Fiscal year | Exports, US$ | Exports, Rs | Imports, US$ | Imports, Rs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $19 k | Rs 5.4 mn | $12.8 mn | Rs 3.6 bn |
| 2023-24 | $338 k | Rs 95.7 mn | $14.7 mn | Rs 4.2 bn |
| 2022-23 | $86 k | Rs 21.3 mn | — | — |
| 2021-22 | $219 k | Rs 38.8 mn | $14.2 mn | Rs 2.5 bn |
| 2020-21 | $233 k | Rs 37.3 mn | — | — |
| 2019-20 | $365 k | Rs 57.7 mn | $10.4 mn | Rs 1.6 bn |
| 2018-19 | $454 k | Rs 61.8 mn | $13.8 mn | Rs 1.9 bn |
| 2017-18 | $318 k | Rs 35 mn | $25.5 mn | Rs 2.8 bn |
| 2016-17 | $138 k | Rs 14.4 mn | $21.0 mn | Rs 2.2 bn |
| 2015-16 | $712 k | Rs 74.2 mn | $18.6 mn | Rs 1.9 bn |
| 2014-15 | $1.3 mn | Rs 135.7 mn | $15.7 mn | Rs 1.6 bn |
| 2013-14 | $2.2 mn | Rs 230.7 mn | $11.3 mn | Rs 1.2 bn |
| 2012-13 | $1.8 mn | Rs 169.7 mn | $8.6 mn | Rs 833 mn |
| 2011-12 | $2.3 mn | Rs 208.2 mn | $11.2 mn | Rs 997.3 mn |
| 2010-11 | $2.1 mn | Rs 183.3 mn | $5.6 mn | Rs 481.4 mn |
| 2009-10 | $1.4 mn | Rs 118.9 mn | $3.3 mn | Rs 277.2 mn |
| 2008-09 | $1.4 mn | Rs 106.3 mn | $3.8 mn | Rs 301.9 mn |
| 2007-08 | $1.7 mn | Rs 104.9 mn | $3.9 mn | Rs 242.4 mn |
| 2006-07 | $1.1 mn | Rs 64 mn | $2.4 mn | Rs 147.1 mn |
| 2005-06 | $585 k | Rs 35 mn | $982 k | Rs 58.8 mn |
| 2004-05 | $739 k | Rs 43.8 mn | $1.1 mn | Rs 63.6 mn |
| 2003-04 | $886 k | Rs 51 mn | $1.2 mn | Rs 67.2 mn |
| 2002-03 | $1.2 mn | Rs 69.8 mn | $3.8 mn | Rs 219.6 mn |
Products in this heading
| Product | Exports a year | Imports a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pencils and crayons; with leads encased in sheath96091000 | $141 k | $7.3 mn |
| Pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, tailors' chalk96099000 | $7 k | $1.4 mn |
| Pencil leads, black96092010 | $0 | $229 k |
| Pencil kits, coloured96092020 | < $1 k | $212 k |
Average a year over the last 3 fiscal years.
Questions
How much pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals does Pakistan import?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan imported US$12.8 million of pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals (Rs 3.6 bn), down 13% from US$14.7 million the year before.
How much pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals does Pakistan export?
In FY2024-25 Pakistan exported US$19 thousand of pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals (Rs 5.4 mn), down 94% from US$338 thousand the year before.
Where does Pakistan import pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals from?
The largest suppliers in FY2024-25 were China (98.9% — US$12.7 million), Chile (0.2% — US$30 thousand), Other Asia (Taiwan) (0.2% — US$28 thousand), Germany (0.2% — US$25 thousand) and Indonesia (0.1% — US$15 thousand).
Which countries buy Pakistan's pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals?
The largest buyers in FY2024-25 were United Arab Emirates (84.4% — US$16 thousand), Germany (10.3% — US$2 thousand), Bahrain (2.5% — less than US$1 thousand), South Africa (1.8% — less than US$1 thousand) and Afghanistan (1.0% — 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
- Pencils (not of heading no. 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks
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