Fresh valuation issued for imported almonds

Customs officials in Karachi have set fresh values for imported almonds, ranging from USD1.41 to USD3.81 per kilogram depending on the variety, according to Business Recorder. The directorate issued Valuation Ruling No. 2111/2026, which replaces the 2024 ruling numbered 1927/2024 and covers goods from all origin countries. Under it, shelled almonds carry the top figure of USD3.81 per kg, soft-shell almonds are pegged at USD2.19, and hard-shell almonds at USD1.41.

An earlier ruling, No. 2065/2026, had been set aside in June 2026 through Order-in-Revision No. 15/2026 dated June 1. The Directorate was consequently directed to re-examine domestic almond prices, importer and seller margins and published international prices before deciding afresh. Stakeholders were then invited, via notices, to take part and submit import documents, invoices and other relevant records.

A stakeholder meeting took place on September 25, 2026, with the Pakistan Kiryana Merchants Association in Karachi and the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce attending. The merchants' body opposed any further increase in customs values and produced import papers and overseas invoices to back its stance, whereas the Faisalabad Chamber offered little extra input.