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[SUPARCO]

Cement export increases 7.73 percent
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

ISLAMABAD: The export of cement from the country during July-May 2012 has registered an increase of 7.73 percent.

During the period from July-May 2012, the export of cement was recorded at 7,644,952 metric tonnea worth $446.84 million, said the data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

The export of cement during the same period of last year was recorded at 8,444,077 metric tonnes worth $414.77 million, the data revealed.

Meanwhile, the export of surgical goods and medical equipments increased by 17.06 percent as surgical goods valuing $273.58 million were exported as against the export of $233.70 million during the same period of last year.

During the period under review, the export of cutlery decreased by 4.53 percent as its export came down from $78.09 million in July-May 2011 to $74 million during the same period of current year.

The export of engineering goods posted growth of 11.98 percent as the country earned $256.68 million by exporting the engineering goods as compared to the export of $229.22 million of first eleven months of last financial year.

The goods, which posted positive growth in their export during the period from July-May 2012 included transport equipment by 69.33 percent, other electrical machinery by 12.24 percent and auto parts and accessories 32.01 percent. app

http://dailytimes.co...27-6-2012_pg5_2

[SUPARCO]

Exports of sports goods up 3 percent in current year
Tuesday June 26,2012



ISLAMABAD: The exports of sports good from the country witnessed positive growth of 2.96 percent during the first eleven months of the ongoing fiscal year against the exports of same period of last year.

The exports of sports good were recorded at $302.206 million during July-May (2011-12) as compared to the exports of $293.525 million during July-May (2010-11), according to the data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

Among the sports good, the major increase of 9.82 percent was recorded in the exports of footballs, as it grew from $128.448 million last year to $141.056 million during the ongoing year.

However, the exports of sports gloves decreased by 7.06 percent during the period under review, the PBS data revealed. The exports of gloves stood at $101.016 million during 2011-12 against the exports of $108.687 million in 2010-11.

The exports of other sports goods also increased by 6.64 percent by going up from $56.390 million last year to $60.134 million during the ongoing fiscal year.

Meanwhile, during the month of May, the exports of sport goods increased by 3.39 percent as compared to the same month of last year, however witnessed decrease of 7.45 when compared to the exports of April 2012.

The exports of sports good during May were recorded at $ 31.613 million against the exports of $30.577 million in May 2011 and $34.159 million in April 2012, the PBS data revealed.

During the month the exports of footballs increased by 26.43 percent as compared to May 2011, however decreased by 4.71 percent when compared to the exports of May 2012.

Exports of footballs during May stood at $16.086 million against the exports of $12.723 million during May 2011 and $16.881 million during April this year.

However, the exports of gloves in May decreased by 4.50 percent and 14.50 percent during April respectively.

The exports of gloves during May this year stood at $11.538 million against the exports of $12.082 million in May 2011 and $13.494 million in April 2012, the data revealed.

The exports of other sports good in May decreased by 30.89 percent when compared to the same month of last year, however witnessed positive growth of 5.42 percent when compared to the exports of April 2011.

The exports of other sports goods were recorded at $3.989 million in May this year against the exports of $5.772 million during May 2011 and $3.784 million in April 2012.

It is pertinent to mention here that the overall exports from the country during the current fiscal year witnessed decrease of 3.97 percent when compared to the exports of last year.

The exports from the country were recorded at $21.500 billion during July-May (2011-12) against the exports of $22.388 billion during July-May (2010-11), the data revealed.

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[SUPARCO]

Pharmaceutical exports up by 23.06 percent
Wednesday June 27, 2012



ISLAMABAD: The export of pharmaceutical products from the country during last eleven months of current financial year registered an increase of 7.52 percent.

As many as 19,556 metric ton of pharmaceutical products worth $ 142.03 million were exported during the period from July-May 2012, said the data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

The export of pharmaceutical products were recorded at 20,464 ton valuing $ 132.10 million during the first eleven months of last financial year, it added.
During the period under review, the export of chemical and pharm products has also posted a positive growth of 23.06 percent as compared to the export of same period last year.

From July-May 2012, $ 1006.63 million were earned by exporting the pharm products and chemical whereas its export was recorded at $ 817 million during the period from July-May 2011.

In last eleven months of current financial year, the export of other chemicals increased by 39.47 percent as against the exports of same period last year.
Other chemicals, worth $ 433.99 million were exported in first eleven months of current year as against the export of $ 311.168 million of same period last year.

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[SUPARCO]

‘Rice exports cross $2bn mark despite all odds’
Thursday, June 28, 2012

By Tanveer Sher

KARACHI: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) on Wednesday announced crossing the $2billion mark for the fiscal year 2011-12 yet again for the fourth consecutive year despite all odds.

Chairman REAP, Javed Islam Agha applauded government efforts for allowing a free market environment to the exporters of the commodity thus enabling them to augmenting the national exchequer.

The realisation of this stupendous goal is worth appreciating in the sense that rice exports had started around a decade ago from a humble beginnings of $387 million a year to cross over $2 billion ambitious mark for the last 4 consecutive years which speaks volume of sincere endeavors of the REAP members to make their sincere contribution towards strengthening national economy.

Highlighting multifarious problems faced by the members of the REAP towards realisation of their cherished goal during the fiscal year, he claimed in the current year REAP members faced a debilitating energy crises compounded by a discouraging law and order situation thus making their task an onerous one.

India entered the market with huge surplus stocks and a massive 20 percent devaluation of the Indian rupee while Vietnam and Myanmar posed stiff competitive challenges.

Similarly State Bank of Pakistan silently honoured sanctions resulting in a drastic drop in Basmati exports to Iran, which is always regarded as major market for Pakistani commodity since long.

Ironically our hard earned market share was given on a platter to the Indians but even then Pakistani exporters managed to retain a respectable share in the world market.

Quality Rice inspection Cell (QRC) system, which conceptualised and developed by REAP is a unique Public Private Partnership, way ahead of its time.

It has proven its worth time and again by providing unsurpassed tangible results. REAP acted as managers under supervision of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan as facilitators.

QRC has remained a ubiquitous quality watchdog presence behind rice exports, he remarked.

Extremely mature, unbiased and democratic management of Mandatory Membership of REAP, found only in similar bodies in highly developed countries such as Japan, ensured favorable governance conditions in the rice community where large exporters and small exporters are treated equally.

One member means one vote irrespective of size. Collection of resources and dissemination of information under one flag allowed our exporters to quickly understand challenges and successfully manage them on timely basis with fewer hassles and with tangible success to show.

REAP’s Mandatory Membership and QRC managed by REAP under TDAP supervision are basic requirements to further our rice exports to unprecedented heights.

He said REAP unconditionally has assured TDAP, Ministry of Commerce and all government departments of close cooperation and collaboration under free market principles to further boost its goal of enhancing rice exports to unprecedented heights in coming days.

According to him, 100 percent REAP members pay taxes and don’t get any subsidies while exporting rice.

http://dailytimes.co...y_28-6-2012_pg5_16

[SUPARCO]

Surgical instruments exports touch $221mn mark
Thursday June 28, 2012



ISLAMABAD: Exports of surgical goods and medical instruments reached US $221 million during three quarters of this year as compared to US $186.7 million during same period last year.

Engineering Development Board (EDB), an apex government body entrusted with strengthening the engineering base of Pakistan, is planning to prepare a growth strategy with active participation of all stakeholders in order to touch the export target of US$ 500 million by 2015.

According to EDB here on Thursday, the engineering industry in Pakistan has enjoyed some success as a result of some really hard work. Its main objective is to maintain international standard in the field of engineering goods and services and has taken initiatives to boost production of surgical industry and electric fan industry. It said current capacity in surgical sector is under utilized.

The electric fan industry is mainly clustered in Gujrat and comprises of more than 2,000 small and medium enterprises.

The EDB said the industry is not only fulfilling local demand for domestic fans of various categories but is also earning handsome foreign exchange besides providing ample employment opportunities.

A number of measures have been taken during this year and are currently underway to facilitate the industry to produce domestic fans at par with internationally accepted standards.

The Fan Development Institute (FDI) is also being updated with the cooperation of the Pakistan Council for Science and Industrial Research (PCSIR).

In addition to projecting the engineering image of Pakistan, the EDB has initiated the compilation of the Engineering Goods and Services exporters Directory of Pakistan 2012.

The directory would have the complete profile of the Exporters and be circulated to Pakistan's Foreign Missions, Foreign Chambers of Commerce and the EDB's International support partners in the potential markets.

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[SUPARCO]

South Korea allows Pak mangoes import
Monday July 2, 2012



KARACHI: South Korea has finally allowed import of Pakistani mango while approving the standard/quality of the king of fruits.

The first ever shipment of mango to Seoul has been started during the ongoing season, said co-chairman, Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchant Association (PFVA) Waheed Ahmed here Monday.

"With this land mark achievement, Pakistani mango exporters got the market access of a third highly valued and important country after United States and Japan", he noted.

He said mangoes can be exported to Korea through sea routs and it can become the second important destination for sea shipments after Dubai.

The development was made after approval of standard of Pakistani mango by the visiting South Korean experts who recently visited the Hard Water Treatment Facility of Iftikhar Ahmed and Company and Pakistan Horti Fresh Processing and found the treatment facility as per required standard of the foreign country.

Waheed noted that the contributions of PFVA, Pakistan Horticulture Export and Development Company and Pakistani Embassy in Seoul for getting the land mark achievement, were very appreciable.

During the last three years, Pakistan has successfully obtained the market access of US, Japan, Jordan, Mauritius, and South Korea. Preparation for market access to Australia, another important destination are already under process, he added.

Though Seoul also imports mango from Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam and others, the unique taste and quality of Pakistani fruit were enough to compete and get good share in foreign market.

He pointed out that consignments could be shipped to Seoul within 14 days (two weeks) where at least 10,000 to 15,000 tones of mango could be exported during next few years. However, due to absence of marketing and advertisement, export of mango could remain limited during this season.

Waheed suggested Trade Development Authority of Pakistan to organize a visit of delegation from Pakistan to Seoul soon in order to introduce different varieties the country's fruit in the foreign market.

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[The Pakistani Dragon]

Cement sales up by 9% in 2012
Friday, July 06, 2012   

KARACHI: Domestic sale of cement in volume has jumped by 8.8 percent to 23.95 million tonnes in June 2012 compared to 22 million tonnes in June 2011 due to rise in construction activities in the country. According to industry data, the domestic sale of cement (volume) has recorded a rise of 12.5 percent to 2.29 million tonnes in June 2012 over June 2011 on month to month basis. Pakistan’s cement exports have, however, dropped by 9.1 percent to 8.58 million tonnes during the period under review compared to 9.43 million tonnes in corresponding period last year. Similarly, cement exports in June 2012 registered a decline of 13.9 percent to 0.73 million as compared to 0.85 million tonnes in the same month last year. Exports to India touched the lowest monthly level of 15,000 tonnes in June 2012 despite re-opening to trade route between the two neighbours. But overall export to India record an increase of 2.6 percent to 61,000 tonnes during the year. Exports to Afghanistan have recorded a negligible decline of 0.2 percent to 4.72 million tonnes during the period under review compared to 4.73 million tonnes in June 2011. app

http://dailytimes.co...ry_6-7-2012_pg5_15

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