Pakistan’s exports fell short of the annual target in the last financial year.
Exports fall $5.3bn short of $35.3bn target
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), exports remained capped at $30 billion during the period under review. The government had set an annual export target of $35.3 billion, which was not achieved, leaving a shortfall of $5.3 billion.
Trade deficit widens
The trade deficit widened to $39.47 billion in the last financial year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 21.57 per cent. Exports recorded a decline of 6 per cent, while imports rose by 7.89 per cent over the same period.
Exports down 16.73%
From July to June, imports were recorded at $69.59 billion. In June 2026, exports declined by 16.73 per cent, according to official figures. Exports in May stood at $2.68 billion, while in June they fell to 2.23 billion US dollars. The monthly trade deficit rose by 63.76 per cent to $4.52 billion in June.
Imports reach $6.76bn in June
Imports in June reached $6.76 billion, the PBS stated. On a year-on-year basis, exports in June 2026 declined by 9.61 per cent, while the trade deficit increased by 57.11 per cent.
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