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Pakistan ranks twentieth of 96 at $861.3M in the chapter that contains spices, but the chapter is twelfth in its own import bill, which points to tea more than spices as the driver.
| Market | HS 09 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $11.7B |
| Germany | $6.5B |
| France | $4.0B |
| Italy | $3.4B |
| Canada | $2.4B |
Figures are for the whole of HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). Source: UN Comtrade, as reported by national authorities; latest available year per market.
Malaysia is above at $880.3M and Sweden below at $739.8M. Pakistan’s 1.3% share of reported world imports is close to Malaysia’s. Mineral fuels at $17.8B and electrical machinery at $6.2B lead the import bill.
The chapter is 1.5% of $56.5B and ranks 12th, far higher than anywhere else in this ranking.
Malaysia is above at $880.3M and Sweden below at $739.8M. Pakistan’s 1.3% share of reported world imports is close to Malaysia’s. Mineral fuels at $17.8B and electrical machinery at $6.2B lead the import bill. Because payment can be the sticking point, propose a structure such as a confirmed letter of credit or staged payments, and be clear about what happens if shipment is delayed by inspection or documentation problems at the port. Keep every commitment in writing.
Spices that the region does not grow, and processed or blended products for manufacturers, are the likeliest import lines. Ask the importer what it cannot source locally. Foreign-currency availability and import conditions can change, so raise payment security early and confirm current rules with the authorities.
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China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar lead the overall source list, which covers all goods and shows strong Gulf links. The $861.3M counts coffee, tea, mate and spices, and re-exports can shift rankings.
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Twentieth of 96 at $861.3M in 2024, a 1.3% share of reported world imports.
Most likely because of tea rather than spices.
No. Tea, coffee and mate are counted, and tea probably dominates here.
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