Pakistan's trade deficit is at a four-year high, and imports have increased significantly


Islamabad: According to the report of the Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan’s trade deficit increased to $39.5 billion during the fiscal year 2025-26, which is the highest level in the last four years.

According to the report, a 22 percent increase was recorded in the trade deficit compared to the previous fiscal year. During this period, the country’s imports increased by 19 percent to $69.59 billion, while exports decreased by 6.2 percent to $30 billion.

According to the Bureau of Statistics, imports increased by 28 percent on an annual basis during June 2026 and their volume was $6.76 billion, while exports decreased by 17.2 percent to $2.23 billion.

The report states that the trade deficit increased by 75 percent to $4.5 billion during June 2026 compared to May 2026.


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