Trade lane

What Pakistan buys from China.

Pakistan imported USD 18bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 2 per cent on 2022. That is 54 per cent of everything Pakistan imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 18bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 17bn in 2022)
54 per centof Pakistan's imports in these lines, USD 33bn from every source
1,377product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Pakistan's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Pakistan paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Pakistan imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 50 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Pakistan's imports100 per cent, 19 source countries
    Changeup 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 875m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,512 a tonne, 845,603 tonnes
    USD 2.1bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Pakistan's imports88 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 239 per cent on 2022 (USD 411m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 786,052 a tonne, 1,769 tonnes
    USD 1.4bnin 2024
  3. 3

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Pakistan's imports96 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 221 per cent on 2022 (USD 152m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 67,639 a tonne, 7,213 tonnes
    USD 488min 2024
  4. 4

    Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 540233

    Share of Pakistan's imports90 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 267m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,107 a tonne, 239,794 tonnes
    USD 265min 2024
  5. 5

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mmHS 720838

    Share of Pakistan's imports82 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changeup 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 664 a tonne, 368,919 tonnes
    USD 245min 2024
  6. 6

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)HS 310530

    Share of Pakistan's imports41 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changeup 159 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 530 a tonne, 455,655 tonnes
    USD 242min 2024
  7. 7

    Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 841430

    Share of Pakistan's imports95 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 208m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,278 a tonne, 17,450 tonnes
    USD 197min 2024
  8. 8

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839

    Share of Pakistan's imports60 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 159m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 486 a tonne, 398,479 tonnes
    USD 194min 2024
  9. 9

    Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 291736

    Share of Pakistan's imports77 per cent, 5 source countries
    Changeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 109m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 176min 2024
  10. 10

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Pakistan's imports81 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 187m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 96,398 a tonne, 1,628 tonnes
    USD 157min 2024
  11. 11

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491

    Share of Pakistan's imports100 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 328 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 153min 2024
  12. 12

    Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192

    Share of Pakistan's imports100 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 84m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 146min 2024
  13. 13

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of Pakistan's imports49 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changefrom USD 6m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 13,229 a tonne, 10,328 tonnes
    USD 137min 2024
  14. 14

    Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinningHS 550320

    Share of Pakistan's imports54 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 109m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,349 a tonne, 100,761 tonnes
    USD 136min 2024
  15. 15

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mmHS 720837

    Share of Pakistan's imports99 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 76m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 689 a tonne, 174,439 tonnes
    USD 120min 2024
  16. 16

    Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50...HS 540247

    Share of Pakistan's imports87 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 110m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,226 a tonne, 96,281 tonnes
    USD 118min 2024
  17. 17

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Pakistan's imports49 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 136m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,219 a tonne, 12,178 tonnes
    USD 112min 2024
  18. 18

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049

    Share of Pakistan's imports85 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changeup 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 561 a tonne, 189,600 tonnes
    USD 106min 2024
  19. 19

    Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 294190

    Share of Pakistan's imports85 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 71,852 a tonne, 1,438 tonnes
    USD 103min 2024
  20. 20

    Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779

    Share of Pakistan's imports93 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 80m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 34,614 a tonne, 2,837 tonnes
    USD 98min 2024
  21. 21

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloysHS 721061

    Share of Pakistan's imports96 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changeup 142 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 732 a tonne, 128,859 tonnes
    USD 94min 2024
  22. 22

    Machines: for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tuftingHS 844790

    Share of Pakistan's imports96 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changeup 106 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,736 a tonne, 3,250 tonnes
    USD 90min 2024
  23. 23

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Pakistan's imports98 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 87m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,664 a tonne, 4,944 tonnes
    USD 87min 2024
  24. 24

    Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714

    Share of Pakistan's imports86 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 62m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 404,019 a tonne, 214 tonnes
    USD 86min 2024
  25. 25

    Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, untwisted or twisted 120 turns per metre or less, not for...HS 540331

    Share of Pakistan's imports99 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 101m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,342 a tonne, 19,582 tonnes
    USD 85min 2024
  26. 26

    Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990

    Share of Pakistan's imports79 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 84m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 85min 2024
  27. 27

    Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934HS 293499

    Share of Pakistan's imports78 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 53,259 a tonne, 1,574 tonnes
    USD 84min 2024
  28. 28

    Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210

    Share of Pakistan's imports14 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 72m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 951 a tonne, 85,828 tonnes
    USD 82min 2024
  29. 29

    Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not...HS 520524

    Share of Pakistan's imports84 per cent, 7 source countries
    Changeup 137 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,423 a tonne, 14,089 tonnes
    USD 76min 2024
  30. 30

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Pakistan's imports48 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 135m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 385,037 a tonne, 197 tonnes
    USD 76min 2024
  31. 31

    Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590

    Share of Pakistan's imports86 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,503 a tonne, 4,481 tonnes
    USD 74min 2024
  32. 32

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070

    Share of Pakistan's imports92 per cent, 12 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 91m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 671 a tonne, 107,753 tonnes
    USD 72min 2024
  33. 33

    Amine-function-compounds: aromatic monoamines and their derivatives, aniline derivatives and their saltsHS 292142

    Share of Pakistan's imports100 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 72min 2024
  34. 34

    Nitrile-function compounds: n.e.c. heading no. 2926HS 292690

    Share of Pakistan's imports98 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,758 a tonne, 4,842 tonnes
    USD 67min 2024
  35. 35

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Pakistan's imports29 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changeup 188 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,960 a tonne, 6,305 tonnes
    USD 63min 2024
  36. 36

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872

    Share of Pakistan's imports99 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 66m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 30,565 a tonne, 2,047 tonnes
    USD 63min 2024
  37. 37

    Fibres: artificial staple fibres, other than of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinningHS 550490

    Share of Pakistan's imports65 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changeup 152 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,711 a tonne, 36,468 tonnes
    USD 62min 2024
  38. 38

    Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matterHS 320611

    Share of Pakistan's imports90 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,098 a tonne, 29,148 tonnes
    USD 61min 2024
  39. 39

    Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092

    Share of Pakistan's imports53 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 737 a tonne, 82,809 tonnes
    USD 61min 2024
  40. 40

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Pakistan's imports75 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changedown 73 per cent on 2022 (USD 219m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,023 a tonne, 29,053 tonnes
    USD 59min 2024
  41. 41

    Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number), not for...HS 520528

    Share of Pakistan's imports97 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changeup 64 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 57min 2024
  42. 42

    Dyes: vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereonHS 320415

    Share of Pakistan's imports87 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 29,289 a tonne, 1,911 tonnes
    USD 56min 2024
  43. 43

    Polyurethanes: in primary formsHS 390950

    Share of Pakistan's imports63 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,897 a tonne, 27,886 tonnes
    USD 53min 2024
  44. 44

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 611030

    Share of Pakistan's imports99 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changeup 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 53min 2024
  45. 45

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Pakistan's imports96 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changedown 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 181m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,420 a tonne, 15,237 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  46. 46

    Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 850423

    Share of Pakistan's imports100 per cent, 1 source country
    Changeup 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 52min 2024
  47. 47

    Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cmHS 391990

    Share of Pakistan's imports83 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,580 a tonne, 32,674 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  48. 48

    Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copperHS 741110

    Share of Pakistan's imports95 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,251 a tonne, 4,962 tonnes
    USD 51min 2024
  49. 49

    Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 852349

    Share of Pakistan's imports91 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 936,542 a tonne, 53 tonnes
    USD 50min 2024
  50. 50

    Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690

    Share of Pakistan's imports54 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,171 a tonne, 42,231 tonnes
    USD 49min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340USD 137m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. China supplies 49 per cent of the line.
  2. Turbines: parts of hydraulic turbines and water wheels, including regulatorsHS 841090USD 40m in 2024, up 462 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  3. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mmHS 720916USD 26m in 2024, up 336 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 79 per cent of the line.
  4. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491USD 153m in 2024, up 328 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
  5. Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail saleHS 550953USD 25m in 2024, up 328 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 66 per cent of the line.
  6. Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereofHS 902830USD 40m in 2024, up 314 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
  7. Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for...HS 481029USD 40m in 2024, up 241 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). China supplies 68 per cent of the line.
  8. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713USD 1.4bn in 2024, up 239 per cent on 2022 (USD 411m in 2022). China supplies 88 per cent of the line.
  9. Electrical static convertersHS 850440USD 488m in 2024, up 221 per cent on 2022 (USD 152m in 2022). China supplies 96 per cent of the line.
  10. Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail saleHS 550921USD 16m in 2024, up 194 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 80 per cent of the line.
  11. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899USD 63m in 2024, up 188 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). China supplies 29 per cent of the line.
  12. Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589USD 24m in 2024, up 166 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 86 per cent of the line.
  13. Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)HS 310530USD 242m in 2024, up 159 per cent on 2022 (USD 93m in 2022). China supplies 41 per cent of the line.
  14. Fibres: artificial staple fibres, other than of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinningHS 550490USD 62m in 2024, up 152 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022). China supplies 65 per cent of the line.
  15. Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVAHS 850434USD 37m in 2024, up 149 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  16. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143USD 2.1bn in 2024, up 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 875m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
  17. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloysHS 721061USD 94m in 2024, up 142 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022). China supplies 96 per cent of the line.
  18. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mmHS 720838USD 245m in 2024, up 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022). China supplies 82 per cent of the line.
  19. Cell cultures, whether or not modified: other cell cultures not including cell therapy productsHS 300259USD 14m in 2024, up 139 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  20. Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or usedHS 870240USD 23m in 2024, up 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 100 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Pakistan imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143100 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 2.1bn; 19 source countries in all.
  2. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171388 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 1.4bn; 26 source countries in all.
  3. Electrical static convertersHS 85044096 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 488m; 55 source countries in all.
  4. Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 54023390 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 265m; 23 source countries in all.
  5. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mmHS 72083882 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 245m; 10 source countries in all.
  6. Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 84143095 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 197m; 29 source countries in all.
  7. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 72083960 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 194m; 15 source countries in all.
  8. Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its saltsHS 29173677 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 176m; 5 source countries in all.
  9. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 85176281 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 157m; 46 source countries in all.
  10. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491100 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 153m; 14 source countries in all.
  11. Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192100 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 146m; 16 source countries in all.
  12. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mmHS 72083799 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 120m; 7 source countries in all.
  13. Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50...HS 54024787 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 118m; 14 source countries in all.
  14. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 72104985 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 106m; 23 source countries in all.
  15. Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 29419085 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 103m; 23 source countries in all.
  16. Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 85177993 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 98m; 35 source countries in all.
  17. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloysHS 72106196 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 94m; 4 source countries in all.
  18. Machines: for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tuftingHS 84479096 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 90m; 22 source countries in all.
  19. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 85076098 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 87m; 31 source countries in all.
  20. Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171486 per cent of Pakistan's imports of the line, USD 86m; 8 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Pakistan at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mmHS 720838China: USD 245m at USD 664 a tonne. Japan: USD 46m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 448 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 448 a tonne.
  2. Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinningHS 550320China: USD 136m at USD 1,349 a tonne. Thailand: USD 50m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 993 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,101 a tonne.
  3. Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not...HS 520524China: USD 76m at USD 5,423 a tonne. Uzbekistan: USD 7m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 2,877 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,194 a tonne.
  4. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130China: USD 76m at USD 385,037 a tonne. United Arab Emirates: USD 21m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 303,657 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 265,977 a tonne.
  5. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899China: USD 63m at USD 9,960 a tonne. Thailand: USD 40m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 5,436 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,498 a tonne.
  6. Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092China: USD 61m at USD 737 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 5m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 453 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 719 a tonne.
  7. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110China: USD 32m at USD 6,388 a tonne. Japan: USD 7m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 4,516 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,856 a tonne.
  8. Dyes: reactive dyes and preparations based thereonHS 320416China: USD 26m at USD 3,828 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 6m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 2,819 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,885 a tonne.
  9. Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121China: USD 21m at USD 11,920 a tonne. Japan: USD 21m (46 per cent of the line) at USD 9,143 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,532 a tonne.
  10. Imines and their derivatives: salts thereof: other than chlordimeform (ISO)HS 292529China: USD 18m at USD 4,662 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 10m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 3,343 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,662 a tonne.
  11. Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beveragesHS 842230China: USD 18m at USD 60,174 a tonne. Germany: USD 9m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 40,001 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 53,486 a tonne.
  12. Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/gHS 390769China: USD 18m at USD 1,361 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 6m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 1,010 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,271 a tonne.
  13. Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120China: USD 16m at USD 1,475 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 62m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 1,076 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,057 a tonne.
  14. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2HS 520812China: USD 12m at USD 7,027 a tonne. Turkey: USD 12m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 2,527 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,353 a tonne.
  15. Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241China: USD 10m at USD 233,967 a tonne. Germany: USD 11m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 135,877 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 145,265 a tonne.
  16. Antimony and articles thereof: unwrought antimony, powdersHS 811010China: USD 10m at USD 20,359 a tonne. Thailand: USD 5m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 15,813 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,813 a tonne.
  17. Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2...HS 480255China: USD 9m at USD 1,565 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 5m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 522 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,030 a tonne.
  18. Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acidHS 291521China: USD 9m at USD 625 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 15m (50 per cent of the line) at USD 431 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 533 a tonne.
  19. Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the textile industry (excluding those with a...HS 380991China: USD 9m at USD 3,476 a tonne. Turkey: USD 8m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 2,237 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,027 a tonne.
  20. Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110China: USD 8m at USD 1,490 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 128m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 1,048 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,289 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Pakistan buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Pakistan with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Pakistan imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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