Metals in Pakistan | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Pakistan exported $1.92B in Metals, making it the 65th largest exporter of Metals in the world. At the same year, Metals was the 4th most exported product in Pakistan. The main destination of Metals exports from Pakistan are: China ($1.22B), Oman ($253M), United States ($69.4M), Afghanistan ($46M), and Turkey ($44.9M).

The fastest growing export markets for Metals of Pakistan between 2022 and 2023 were China ($30.6M), Turkey ($15.7M), and Afghanistan ($14.6M).

Imports In 2023, Pakistan imported $4.14B in Metals, becoming the 56th largest importer of Metals in the world. At the same year, Metals was the 6th most imported product in Pakistan. Pakistan imports Metals primarily from: China ($1.66B), United Kingdom ($370M), United Arab Emirates ($336M), Japan ($264M), and United States ($187M).

The fastest growing import markets in Metals for Pakistan between 2022 and 2023 were United Arab Emirates ($16.8M), Qatar ($10.5M), and Libya ($4.4M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$1.92B

IMPORTS (2023)$4.14B

NET TRADE (2023)-$2.21B

In 2023, Pakistan exported $1.92B in Metals. The main destinations of Pakistan exports on Metals were China ($1.22B), Oman ($253M), United States ($69.4M), Afghanistan ($46M), and Turkey ($44.9M).

In 2023, Pakistan imported $4.14B in Metals, mainly from China ($1.66B), United Kingdom ($370M), United Arab Emirates ($336M), Japan ($264M), and United States ($187M).