Pakistan's Exports Rise 17.6% in September, Trade Deficit Widens
Summary
Pakistan’s exports rose 17.6% year-on-year in September to $2.94 billion, while imports climbed 11.1% to $6.49 billion. The country’s trade deficit widened to $3.56 billion for the month and reached $10.79 billion in the first three months of fiscal year 2026/27.
Key Points
- Pakistan’s exports in September increased 17.6% year-on-year to $2.94 billion, and were also up 16.1% from August.
- Imports rose 11.1% year-on-year to $6.49 billion, widening the monthly trade deficit to $3.56 billion.
- For the first three months of fiscal year 2026/27, exports reached $8.42 billion and imports $19.22 billion.
- The trade deficit for the three-month period increased 15.1% to $10.79 billion, according to preliminary data from Pakistan’s Statistics Department.
