🇨🇳 China 31.4% 🇦🇪 UAE 10.7% 🇮🇩 Indonesia 6.7% 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 6.4% 🇶🇦 Qatar 4.9% 🇺🇸 USA 4.2% 🛢️ Petroleum ~25% ⚙️ Machinery ~12% 🌴 Edible Oils ~6% 🏗️ Iron & Steel ~5% 🇨🇳 China 31.4% 🇦🇪 UAE 10.7% 🇮🇩 Indonesia 6.7% 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 6.4% 🇶🇦 Qatar 4.9% 🇺🇸 USA 4.2% 🛢️ Petroleum ~25% ⚙️ Machinery ~12% 🌴 Edible Oils ~6% 🏗️ Iron & Steel ~5%
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Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Pakistan

Import Data

South Asia's strategic crossroads and a $65B+ import market. Driven by CPEC infrastructure projects, massive energy requirements, and a growing consumer base of 240 million. Get verified, shipment-level intelligence on trade flows entering through Karachi, Port Qasim, and Gwadar.

🌍 $65B+ Total Imports 2024 (USD)
👥 240M+ Consumer Market Size
🇨🇳 31.4% China's Share of Imports
🛣️ CPEC Strategic Trade Corridor
600K+Annual Shipment Records
Key HubsKarachi & Port Qasim
120+Active Trade Partners
Verified Trade RecordsIntegrated shipment intelligence
MonthlyData Update Cycle
The CPEC Engine

Infrastructure Demands

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) continues to be the dominant driver for heavy capital goods. Imports of specialized construction machinery, electrical transformers, and raw steel consistently surge to support ongoing mega-projects and power plants.

Energy Deficit

Fueling the Nation

With limited domestic production, Pakistan relies heavily on the Middle East for its energy survival. Imports of crude oil from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, alongside massive shipments of LNG from Qatar, constitute nearly a third of the country's total import bill.

Food & Agriculture

The Palm Oil Lifeline

Pakistan is one of the world's largest importers of edible oils. Palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia flows constantly into Port Qasim to meet the immense domestic demand for cooking oil, alongside vital imports of tea, pulses, and agricultural chemicals.

📈 Pakistan Import Trajectory (USD Billion) 2021–2025
2021
$73B — Pandemic Base
Base
2022
$71B — Economic Surge
-2.7%
2023
$50B — Import Restrictions
−29.5%
2024
$56B — Stabilization
+12%
2025
$65B+ — Recovery Phase
+16%
Data Fields
Every Record. Every Detail.

Each shipment record is sourced from reliable and integrated trade records — delivering complete field-level depth across importer, supplier, product, pricing, and port of clearance.

# Field Name Description Category
01
Importer Name & NTN
Full name and National Tax Number (NTN) of the Pakistani company receiving the shipment — essential for verifying active buyers and industrial distributors.
Buyer Intel
02
Overseas Supplier
Name and country of the foreign exporter. Crucial for mapping Asian supply networks and tracking companies actively trading with Pakistan.
Supplier Data
03
HS Code
8-digit Harmonized System tariff code classifying the imported product precisely — enabling highly granular product-level trade flow and compliance tracking.
Classification
04
Product Description
Full shipment declaration details including brand, specification, model, and manufacturer — critical for identifying specific machinery, electronics, or chemical grades.
Product Detail
05
Quantity & Unit
Number of units, net weight (MT/kg), or volume per shipment with declared measurement unit — enabling precise import volume tracking and domestic demand forecasting.
Volume
06
Declared Value (PKR/USD)
Statistical shipment value calculated for trade analysis and market evaluation purposes — the primary basis for trade pricing benchmarks, market valuation, and macroeconomic tracking.
Trade Value
07
Port of Entry / Clearance
Specific entry point — Karachi Port (KPT), Port Qasim (PQ), Gwadar, or dry ports like Lahore. Essential for tracking physical logistics and clearance corridors.
Port Data
08
Shipment Date
Date the shipment was processed through verified trade systems — enabling real-time trend analysis and understanding seasonal import cycles.
Timeline
09
Mode of Transport
Sea, air, or land borders (e.g., Khunjerab Pass for China trade, Torkham). Crucial for understanding how goods are physically moved into the country.
Logistics
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Verified SourceData sourced from reliable trade records, ensuring accuracy.
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Monthly Refresh CycleRecords updated monthly — ensuring you track supply chain shifts as they happen in real-time.
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Excel & CSV DeliveryClean, structured files delivered to your inbox — ready for BI tools without reformatting.
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Advanced FilteringFilter by HS code, origin country, importer NTN, port, or date range instantly.
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Multi-Year HistoryHistorical data allowing direct comparison of trade flows and economic cycles over time.
24-Hour TurnaroundCustom extracts configured to your exact requirements and delivered within 24 hours.
Source Countries
Where Pakistan Sources Its Imports

China is the undisputed leader in providing industrial and consumer goods, while the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar act as the critical lifelines for Pakistan's immense energy requirements.

01 🇨🇳 China 31.4%
02 🇦🇪 UAE 10.7%
03 🇮🇩 Indonesia 6.7%
04 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 6.4%
05 🇶🇦 Qatar 4.9%
06 🇺🇸 USA 4.2%
07 🇯🇵 Japan 2.7%
08 🇰🇼 Kuwait 2.5%
Import Share by Region
Geographic breakdown of Pakistan's import origins
🌏 Asia (incl. China, ASEAN)
45.0%
🌍 Middle East (incl. UAE, KSA)
30.0%
🏛️ Europe (EU + UK)
12.0%
🌎 Americas (incl. USA)
8.0%
🌍 Africa & Others
5.0%
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China: The Comprehensive Supplier Bolstered by CPEC and free trade agreements, China provides everything from heavy machinery and raw steel for infrastructure to consumer electronics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
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Middle East: The Energy Anchor The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar collectively form the energy backbone of Pakistan. They supply the vast majority of crude oil, refined petroleum, and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) needed to keep the country's grid online.
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Indonesia & Malaysia: Food Security Indonesia and Malaysia dominate the supply of palm oil to Pakistan. As a staple in the Pakistani diet, tracking these edible oil shipments is crucial for monitoring domestic food price stability.
Import Categories
Major Import Industries & Categories

Pakistan's import strategy is dominated by the necessity to secure energy for its population, machinery for industrial growth, and essential agricultural commodities to cover domestic shortfalls.

🛢️ Petroleum & LNG HS 27 · #1 Category

The largest drain on foreign exchange reserves. Pakistan imports refined petroleum products (PMS/Diesel) and crude oil for its refineries, alongside massive shipments of LNG from Qatar to sustain its power plants and industrial sectors.

Refined PetroleumCrude OilLNGCoal
~25.6% Import Share
⚙️ Machinery & Electrical Equip. HS 84-85

Essential for national development. This category encompasses heavy construction equipment for CPEC projects, textile manufacturing machinery, power generation turbines, and consumer electronics like smartphones and home appliances.

Telecom EquipmentGeneratorsTextile MachinerySmartphones
~16.4% Import Share
🌴 Animal/Vegetable Fats & Oils HS 15

A massive consumer market requirement. Pakistan imports huge volumes of raw and refined palm oil, primarily from Indonesia and Malaysia, which is processed locally into cooking oil and ghee for its 240 million citizens.

Palm OilSoybean OilIndustrial Fats
~6.7% Import Share
🏗️ Iron & Steel HS 72

To feed its construction and real estate sectors, Pakistan imports millions of tons of iron and steel scrap, flat-rolled steel, and semi-finished products. These are melted down and re-rolled by domestic steel mills across the country.

Iron ScrapFlat-Rolled SteelAlloys
~6.33% Import Share
🧪 Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals HS 28-30, 38

Pakistan's pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on imported Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) from China and India. Additionally, industrial chemicals and fertilizers are imported to support the textile and agricultural sectors.

Pharma APIsIndustrial ChemicalsFertilizers
~4.1% Import Share
Who Uses This Data
Data That Powers Every Trade Role
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Asian ExportersIdentify active Pakistani distributors of machinery, chemicals, and consumer goods, verify their import volumes, and capture market share.
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Supply Chain & LogisticsTrack maritime freight moving through Karachi Port and Port Qasim to optimize transit times, monitor vessel arrivals, and plan inland transport.
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Market Research AnalystsBuild data-backed reports on South Asian infrastructure development, tracking exactly how CPEC and domestic demand are shaping trade.
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Global Compliance TeamsMonitor import networks, verify end-users of sensitive technologies, and trace supply chains to ensure strict adherence to international trade regulations.
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Commodity TradersTrack exactly how much LNG, palm oil, and steel scrap is entering the country to forecast local supply shortages and regional price fluctuations.
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Policy Think TanksAnalyze bilateral trade flows to measure the real-world economic impact of import restrictions, tariff changes, and foreign exchange policies.
📩 Full Dataset Access
Everything You Need on Pakistan's $65B+ Import Market

600K+ shipment records · Importer NTN details · Supplier names · HS codes · Assessed Values · Port of Entry data — all delivered in Excel or CSV tailored to your exact requirements within 24 hours.

Importer names & NTN included Supplier country & name Full HS code (8-digit) Assessed shipment value (USD/PKR) recorded for trade analysis and pricing evaluation Port of entry (Karachi, Qasim) Date & transport mode Multi-year history available Delivered within 24 hours
Available Formats
📊 Excel (.xlsx) 📄 CSV 🔌 API
Verified Data SourceReliable trade records
🔄Monthly UpdatedLatest records included
24-Hour TurnaroundDelivered fast, every time
📦Custom ExtractsFiltered to your exact needs
Market Intelligence
Why Pakistan Import Data Is Essential Intelligence

As a market of 240 million people undergoing rapid infrastructure development, Pakistan's import data is the ultimate indicator of consumer health, industrial capacity, and macroeconomic stability.

Energy Security
Tracking the Energy Lifeline

With domestic energy production lagging behind demand, tracking the import of LNG, coal, and petroleum products is critical. Shipment data reveals exactly which suppliers are keeping the grid online, providing early warnings for energy shortfalls or shifts in procurement strategy.

~25%Energy Import Share
🏗️Infrastructure Intel
The CPEC Footprint

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor drives billions in imports. Analyzing shipment-level data for heavy machinery, steel, and electrical equipment allows businesses to gauge the actual progress of mega-projects and identify which contractors are winning the procurement orders.

HighCapital Goods Demand
🌾Food Security
Monitoring Essential Commodities

Pakistan's reliance on imported palm oil, tea, and pulses is absolute. Tracking these agricultural flows into Port Qasim gives commodity traders and FMCG companies real-time insights into domestic food supply levels, pricing pressures, and consumer demand elasticity.

~10%Food & Agri Demand
Port Logistics
The Karachi Gateway

Karachi Port and Port Qasim handle nearly all of Pakistan's international trade. Port-level data provides logistics companies with crucial visibility into container volumes, bulk cargo handling, and terminal efficiency—vital for navigating one of South Asia's busiest transit corridors.

90%+Sea Freight Share
Key Insight
The Bottom Line on Pakistan Import Intelligence

Every inbound shipment into Pakistan is a data point about a rapidly developing economy of 240 million people. Pakistan's 600K+ annual import records form a live map of CPEC infrastructure buildouts, energy security logistics, and Asian supply chain integration. That's true, actionable market intelligence.

600K+Annual Records
$65B+Import Volume
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