Pakistan’s exports saw an 8.17% rise, reaching $22.02 billion in the first eight months of FY25

Pakistan’s exports saw an 8.17% rise, reaching $22.02 billion in the first eight months of FY25 (July-February), compared to $20.36 billion in the same period last year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). However, the trade deficit widened by 6.33% to $15.78 billion due to increasing imports.

Imports grew by 7.4%, amounting to $37.8 billion during July-February FY25, compared to $35.19 billion in the previous fiscal year. On a year-on-year basis, February 2025 recorded a 33.43% increase in the trade deficit, reaching $2.299 billion, as imports rose by 10.03% while exports declined by 5.57%.

On a month-on-month basis, the trade deficit remained stable in February 2025 at $2.299 billion, while exports saw a decline of 17.35% compared to January. The data highlights persistent challenges in balancing trade, with increasing import costs adding pressure to the economy.