REVIEW ON PAKISTAN EXPORTS

JULY-JUNE ( 2008-09 )

Pakistan’s exports during July-June 2008-09 were US$ 17.688 billion as compared to
US$ 19.052 billion in 2007-08 and US$ 16.976 billion in 2006-07 reflecting a decrease of
(7.16%), (12.2%) and (3.19%) respectively.

SECTOR WISE EXPORTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

A) TEXTILE & GARMENTS CATEGORIES:

Textile & Garments Sector contributed 54.16% in Pak-exports and declined at US$
9.579 billion in 2008-09 from US$10.670 billion worth exports in 2007-08 registering a
decrease of (-10.22%).
Major categories that increased over the previous year were Towels, Knitwear (Hosiery)
and other Textile Material etc.
A decrease was witnessed in Textile items such as Cotton fabrics, Textile made-ups,
Cotton yarn, Garments, Ready made garments and Synthetic textile.

PRODUCT WISE ANALYSIS:

I – Cotton Fabrics.

Export of Cotton Fabrics declined at US$ 1.955 Billion from US$ 2.011 billion in the
year 2008-09 as compared with 2007-08 showing a decrease of ( -2.75% ) and quantity showed
also decrease to 1882 million SQM from 2035 million SQM.
Major buyers of the product were Bangladesh, China, UAE, Russian federation, Egypt
and Mexico.

II – Textile Made-ups including Towels.

a) Bedware fetched US$ 480.138 million in 2008-09 as against exports of US$ 537.868
million in 2007-08, showing a decrease of ( -10.60% ). Major buyers of the product were
UAE, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
b) Towels exports increased at US$ 643 million in the year 2008-09 as compared with
2007-08 exports of US$ 613 million which recorded an increase by (4.86%). The
quantity of the product increased to 165.638 million kg from 152.323 million kg. Major

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 buyers of the product were USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Netherlands and
Belgium.

III – Cotton Yarn.

During 2008-09 exports decreased by (-14.31%) of US$ 112 million as against exports
of US$ 131 million in 2007-08. Quantity decreased by (-5.59%) from 554.817 million kg to
523.790 million kg, however AUP came down (-9.96%).
China remained number one among the major buyers of the product, while Bangladesh
obtained number two position followed by Egypt, Philippines and Australia respectively.

IV – Garments.

Export of garments decreased by (-23.26%) during the year 2008-09 and detail analysis
of Knitwear and Readymade garments is given as follows:-

a) Knitwear ( Hosiery ) witnessed increasing trend touching US$ 1741 million in the
review period 2008-09 as compared to US$ 1732 million last year. Upward trend was
also seen in exports to United Kingdom, Belgium, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Sweden,
while decreasing trend was seen in the market of USA, Germany, Netherlands, Spain
and Canada.
b) Ready made garments there was a decrease of US$ 362 million (-22.76%) over the
previous year. During the period under review exports came down to US$ 408 million
from US$ 1442 million. However, it showed increased trend in the exports to Belgium,
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and Denmark. Major decreases were witnessed in the
markets of USA, Germany, UK, Spain and France.

V – Synthetic textiles.

There was a decrease of US$ 139 million i.e. (-32.23%) over the previous year. During
the period under review exports came down to US$ 278 million from US$ 410 million. Quantity
is also decreased by (-18.77%) from 442.5 million SQM of the previous year to 359.4 million
SQM. AUP was US$ 0.89 per SQM while it was US$ 0.93 per SQM in 2007-08, thus showed a
decrease (-4.14%). Moreover, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Srilanka and Kuwait were higher
export markets. On the contrary, minor decline in UAE, USA, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and
UK were observed.
B) OTHER CORE CATEGORIES.

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 This head Contributed (25.60%) in Pak-Exports and came down to US$ 4.528 billion
from US$ 5.177 billion showing a decrease of (-12.20%) over the last year.
The items witnessed increased trend in Rice, Leather & leather products, leather
manufactures and leather footwear. However, decreased trend appeared in the products of
Leather garments (excluding gloves), Leather gloves and Surgical Instruments and Sport goods.
Therefore, it further shown high trend in the Molasses item.

I – Rice.

This Commodity witnessed an increasing trend by US$ 1983 million from US$ 1836
million showing an increase of 8.02%. Quantity felt down by (-8.87%). In terms of Quantity
total export of Rice which was 2809 thousand/MT in 2007-08 and in 2008-09 came down to
2560 thousand MT. However, AUP, which was US$ 653.60/MT in 2007-08, went up to US$
776.06/MT in 2008-09.

a) Rice Basmati Contributed US$ 1070 .338 million in total export of Rice, export of
basmati was US$ 1068.86 million in 2007-08. Quantity exported 868577 MT in
2008-09 as against 1138093 MT in 2007-08. AUP sowed increase by 26.86% per
MT from US$ 939.17 per MT to US$ 1191.41 per MT.

b) Rice Non-Basmati’s share is US$ 912.89 million in 2008-09 from US$ 767.200
million of 2007-08. AUP increased by 22.58% and quantity went up to 169.535 MT
from 167.055 MT showing an increase of 1.23%.
The buyer of the Rice and Rice others was Iran obtained number one
followed by Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kenya and Mozambique.

II – Leather and leather products.

Showed decrease of (-22.65%) exports of leather and leather products which came down
to US$ 943.788 million from US$ 1220.119 million. Leather tanned contributed 2.18%, Leather
garments/manufactured 2.77% and leather footwear 0.65% in the group of leather & leather
products.

a) Leather showed a decrease of (-27.88%). The export of

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Leather fetched US$ 299 million as against US$ 415 million in previous year. Quantity also
decreased by (-21.57%) from 24,258 thousand SQM to 19, 026 thousand SQM.
Major buyers of the product were Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and UAE.
b) Leather garments ( Excluding gloves ) registered decrease
of (-25.68%) to US$ 392.537 million from US$ 528.154 million. The major buyers of this
product were Germany, USA, Spain, France, Turkey and Brazil.
c) Leather gloves a downward trend of (-5.53%) from US$
161.168 million to US$ 152.258 million. The major buyers of the product were Belgium, Saudi
Arabia, UAE, Norway and Poland.
The product market of USA, Germany and Sweden and France registered decrease during 2008-
09.

d) Leather Manufacture registered increase of 17.66% fromUS$ 10.177 million 2007-

08 to US$ 11.974 million 2008-09. The major buyers of the product were USA,
Germany, UK, Netherlands, France and South Africa.

e) Leather footwear, obtained increase by 3.54% from US$ 124.135 million of the
previous year to US$ 128.531 million.
The major markets of the product were UAE, Germany, Italy, Afghanistan, Oman
and South Africa.

III – Carpet.
Exports during 2008-09 were US$ 145.77 million as Compared to US$ 216.620 million
of the previous year, showing a decrease of (-32.71%).
Major Buyers of the product were Afghanistan, Thailand, Mexico and China while USA,
Germany, Italy, Turkey, France & UK remained on decreasing side during 2008-09.
Pertinently, only ten Countries were buyers in the export arena of Carpet from Pakistan
in the year 2008-09.

IV – Petroleum & its Products.

Decreased (35.41%) in value and (4.57%) in term of AUP. Value from US$ 1259.33
million to US$ 813.458 million and AUP from US$ 804.85 MT to 768.05 MT. However,
Quantity wise is also decrease from 592,758 MT to 583,827 MT.
The major buyers of the products were also six Countries i.e. India, Korea, Netherlands,
Singapore, Kenya and South Africa.
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 V – Surgical Instruments.
The exports which were US$ 261.072 million in 2007-08 came down to US$ 253.554
million in 2008-09 showed a decrease of (-2.88%). Although exports to USA, Australia, India,
Korea, China & Turkey increased. The top buyer of this product was USA.
VI – Sport Goods.
Exports from US$ 302.723 million in 2007-08 declined to US$ 273.318 million in 2008-
09, showed a decrease of (-9.71%) while export increase took place in USA, Belgium, Italy,
UAE and Turkey. Offset by markets of Germany, UK, Spain, Netherlands and Denmark, where
declining trend is appeared.

C) DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER CATEGORIES.

This head Contributed 15.51%) in Pak-Exports and went-up to US$ 2.743 billion in
2008-09 from US$ 2.365 billion showing an increase of (16.01%) over the last year 2007-08.
Major categories that increased over the previous year were fish & fish preparations,
fruits & vegetables, engineering goods, jewellery, marble stones and onyx manufactures, cement
and oil seeds. A decrease was witnessed in same developmental categories such as chemical and
its products, cutlery, gems (Precious Stones) and furniture.

I – Fish & Fish Preparation.

In terms of Quantity and value exports increased by (1.58%) and (10.41%) respectively
and AUP is also increased from US$ 1.60/Kg to US$ 1.76/Kg. Exports of fish and fish
preparation came-up to US$ 234 million 2008-09 from US$ 213 million 2007-08.
Major buyers were Thailand, China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Korea and Egypt. Decline
was noticed in buyer Countries i.e. UAE, Kuwait, Japan, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.

II – Fruits.
Exports were US$ 157 million during the period under review, compared to US$ 146
million in the previous Corresponding period showing an increase of 7.84%. The major buyers
of the fruits were India, Afghanistan, Russia, Germany and USA.

III – Vegetables ( Excl: Leguminous ).

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 Exports were US$ 72.92 million during 2008-09 as against US$ 56.39 million of the
year 2007-08 showed an increase by 29.31%.
The major buyers of the Vegetables were Afghanistan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
and Canada.

IV – Chemical and its Products.

The exports which were US$ 619 million in 2007-08 and decreased to US$ 604 million
in 2008-09 showing a decrease of (2.40%). However, exports of Pharmaceutical Products rose
to US$ 116.286 million from US$ 110.531 million. Italy, Afghanistan, Philippines, China, USA
and Sri Lanka are the major buyers of the Product and among these major buyers decreases are
recorded in the markets of Netherlands, UAE, Turkey, Korea and France.

V – Engineering goods (Machinery & Transport equipment ).

There was an increase of (25.35%) and exports came-up to US$ 264.898 million from
US$ 211.329 million. Imports in the markets like Afghanistan, Djibouti, Bangladesh, Sudan and
Iran were higher over last year. However there was a major decline in UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA
and UK.
VI – Cutlery.
Export of this item is US$ 48.681 million during 2008-09 compared to the US$ 54.856
million in the previous year showing a decrease of (11.26%).
The major buyers of cutlery were France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, China and Netherlands.

VII – Gems & Jewellery.

a) Precious & Semi Precious Stones (Gems ) decreased by (-54.84%) during 2008-
09 and export was US$ 3.386 million from US$ 7.497 million (2007-08). The major
markets of Gems were Canada, Japan, Russian federation, Belgium and Iran while
declined trend was witnessed in USA, Hong Kong, Germany, UAE and Thailand.

b) Jewellery, increased by 33.90%. Export came up to US$ 285.684 million in 2008-09

from US$ 213.364 million 2007-08.
The exports of jewellery major buyers were UAE, UK, Afghanistan, Turkey France,
Netherlands and India.

VIII – Marble & Stones / Onyx Manufactures.

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 Exports increased by 46.35% from US$ 22.119 million 2007-08 to US$ 32.371 million
(2008-09). However the major buyers of the products were China, Russian federation, Ukraine,
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Germany.

IX – Cement.
There was an increase of 39.21%. Export grew up from US$ 416.977 million during
2007-08 to US$ 580.479 million in 2008-09.
Major buyers of the product were Afghanistan, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Djibouti and Sri
Lanka.
X – Oil Seeds.
The Exports were US$ 39.379 million in 2007-08, came up to US$ 41.746 million in
2008-09, showing an increase of 6.01%. Increase took place in exports to Korea, Turkey, Iran,
China, India, UAE, Singapore, Netherlands and Saudi Arabia.
XI – Furniture.
The Exports were US$ 11.035 million in 2007-08 came down to US$ 8.455 million in
2008-09, showing a decrease of (-23.38%).
The main buyers of the product were Afghanistan, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Poland,
Australia and Denmark.

Geographical Analysis
JULY-JUNE ( 2008-09 )

Pakistan’s exports during July-June 2008-09 as compared to the corresponding period of

the last year decreased by (-7.16 %) to Middle East Region, (-9.60%), to Eastern European
Region (-14.78 %), to African Region, grew by (+5.55%), Asian Region, increased by 5.28%
Oceania region and Western European Region decreased by (-9.47%) and (-14.49%)
respectively.
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 Decrease is recorded in exports to American region by (-10.63%).

1) American Region.
This region accounted for US$ 3,941.128 million showing a decrease of (-10.63%) over
the last year’s exports.

North America: Accounted for US$ 3,587.674 million, which is less by (-10.07 %) over
last year. Decrease in exports took place in the countries of North America (-10.07%). Exports
to Central America decreased by (-15.49%) US$ 109.160 million in 2008-09.

South America: Shown decrease in exports by (-16.18 %) in this region over the
previous year, the value, which was US$ 244.294 million during 2008-09 whereas the exports in
2007-08 were US$ 291.464 million.

2) Western Europe.
The exports to this region were US$ 4299.722 million. 16 EU Countries accounted for (-
14.53 %) at US$ 4234.844 million and showed a decrease of (-14-.49%) as well over previous
year’s exports. In terms of value exports decreased to US$ 4234.844 million from US$
4954.684 million.
Major contributing countries are UK US$ 874 million, Germany US$ 738 million, Italy
US$ 580 million, Netherlands US$ 465 million, Spain US$ 404 million, Belgium US$ 393
million and France US$ 313 million. EFTA decreased to US$ 63 million from US$ 72 million,
showed a decrease of (-12.50%), whereas Norway and Switzerland were remained major buyers
among the EFTA Countries.
3 ) Eastern Europe.
Export in this region accounted for US$ 324.401 million which declined at (-14.78%)
over the corresponding period of last year. Russian federation, Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania,
Estonia, Hungary and CZECH Republic were major contributing markets to US$ 105.5 million,
US$ 45.09 million, US$ 32.43 million, US$ 23.89 million, US$ 19.80 million, US$ 15.48
million and US$ 16.19 million respectively.

4 ) Middle East Region.

In this region Exports accounted for US$ 3491.468 million. UAE exports was US$
1469.990 million in 2008-09 and US$ 2070.953 million was in 2007-08 which decreased at (-
29.02%). Exports to Iraq came up to US$ 71.75 million from US$ 23.95 million which recorded
increase up to 199.59% in 2008-09. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait were
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the major markets contributed US$ 455.634 million, US$ 403.198 million, US$ 399.619
million, US$ 187.545 million, US$ 172.112 million and US$ 104.220 million respectively.

5 ) African Region.
Exports in this region were US$ 1197.247 million in 2008-09 and gained 5.55% over the
corresponding period of last year. In the African Region, South Africa contributed US$ 193.742
million from US$ 318.461 showing decrease of (-39.16%) followed by Kenya US$
119.939 million, Egypt US$ 101.685 million, Sudan US$ 60.596 million, Mozambique US$
60.104 million, Benin US$ 58.328 million, Co, TE D’Ivoire US$ 55.837 and Somalia US$
50.737 million respectively.
6 ) Asian Region.
Exports in this region accounted for US$ 4272.615 million in 2008-09 which showed
increase of 5.28% over the last year. Afghanistan contributed US$ 1397.518 million, China US$
701.043 million, Bangladesh US$ 383.373 million, Hong Kong US$ 378.658 million, India US$
319.619 million and Malaysia US$ 124.378 million respectively.

7 ) Oceania Region.
In this region the exports were US$ 161.426 million in 2008-09 and shown decrease of (-
9.47%) over the previous year. Austria and New Zealand are major buyers of the region which
contributed US$ 128.926 million and US$ 29.640 million during 2008-09 respectively.

Top 20 Countries.
The top 20 countries / major buyers export accounted for US$ 13,645 million and grew
by +8.44%.
Exports to 6 of these countries increased in Afghanistan (+22.20%), China (+2.37%),
Saudi Arabia (+19.88%), Iran (+86.91%), Bangladesh (+12.11%), India (+25.41%) and Korea
Republic of (+22.77%) whereas decline trend was noticed in USA (-10.21%), UK (-15.09%)
and UAE (-29.02%) respectively.

Top 5 Countries Analysis.

1 – U.S. America.
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 Exports have decreased by US$ (-379.907 million) or (-10.21%) in the year 2008-09.
However, USA, contributed US$ 3339.453 million during 2008-09, whereas it was increased by
+19.52% in 2007-08. Decline was recorded in Knitwear (US$ 1069 million), Bedware (US$ 625
million), Ready made garments (US$ 404 million), Textile made up (US$ 302 million), Cotton
cloth (US$ 97 million), Wool Carpet & Rugs (US$ 51 million ), Leather gloves
(US$ 32 million), Cotton yarn (US$ 28 million), Rice Basmati (US$ 19 million), Art Silk &
Synthetic textile (US$ 17 million), Foot balls complete (US$ 14 million), Cutlery (US$ 12
million), Guar and Guar products (US$ 7 million) and Jewellery (US$ 7 million).
2 – United Arab Emirates.
Exports have decreased by US$ 600.963 million or -29.02% in 2008-09 and
fetched total exports US$ 1469.990 million compared US$ 2070.953 million of 2007-08. Main
decline was recorded in Petroleum Products (US$ 234.488 million), Rice Basmati (US$ 215.408
million), Ready made garments (US$ 39 million), Art Silk & Synthetic Textile (US$ 32
million), Fruits (US$ 16 million), Plastic material (US$ 9 million) and Vegetables (US$ 6
million).
3 – Afghanistan.
During 2008-09, the total exports to Afghanistan were US$ 1397.518 million showed an
increase by 22.20%. Exports increased in the items like Rice other varieties (US$ 142.686
million), Rice Basmati (US$ 82.25 million), Article of Plastic (US$ 46.78 million), Vegetables
(US$39.76), Wheat (US$ 39.41 million), Fruits (US$ 27.64 million), other Chemicals (US$
25.12 million), Pharmaceutical Products (US$ 18.44 million). However, significant decreases
appeared in exports of Petroleum Products (US$ 363.7 million), Household equipments (US$
8.43 million), Fruits & Vegetables (US$ 8.32 million), Electric fans (US$ 2.640 million) and
Paper & Products (US$ 1.01 million).
4 – United Kingdom.
During the year 2008-09 the exports to UK came down by (-15.09%) worth US$
874.588 million compared to US$ 1030.028 million (+5.41%) over the previous year. Exports
decreased in the items like Bedware (US$ 185.502 million), Ready made garments (US$
136.027 million), Textile made ups (US$ 53.01 million), Cotton Cloth (US$ 46.064 million),
Rice Basmati (US$ 35.868 million), Towels (US$ 32.88 million), Apparel and Clothing (US$
32.73 million), Surgical goods (US$ 27.07 million), Art Silk & Synthetic Textile (US$ 12.088
million) and fruits (US$ 10.76 million).
5 – Germany.
Germany contributed US$ 737.988 million exports with decrease of (-9.63%) during
2008-09 compared with last year US$ 816.615 million (+4.29%). Declining trend in exports was
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recorded in Ready made garments (US$ 174.50 million), Bedware (US$ 114.103 million),
Cotton Cloth (US$ 72.96 million), Knitwear (US$ 72.22 million), Surgical goods (US$ 36.60
million), Towels (US$ 23.74 million), Foot balls complete (US$ 18.21 million), Leather gloves
(US$ 16.23 million), Textile made ups (US$ 15.60 million), Wool Carpets & Rugs (US$
15.135 million), Leather (US$ 12.79 million) Leather footwear (US$ 11.05 million) and Rice
Basmati (US$ 9.39 million). However, increase was seen in Apparel and Clothing (US$
59.883 million), Gloves Sports (US$ 9.03 million), Fruits (US$ 7.56 million), Crude animal
material (US$ 6.55 million), Other leather manufacture (US$ 2.535 million) and other
machinery (US$ 2.015 million).

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