Islamabad: (Web Desk) Pakistan’s trade deficit widened significantly during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting continued pressure on the country’s external sector. According to figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the trade gap reached $34.758 billion during the July–May period, marking a 17.48 percent increase compared to the same period a year earlier.
The data showed that imports climbed by 5.94 percent to $62.662 billion, while exports fell by 5.61 percent, generating earnings of $27.904 billion. The imbalance between rising imports and declining exports contributed to the widening deficit.
During May 2026, Pakistan recorded a monthly trade deficit of $2.582 billion. Exports stood at $2.705 billion, whereas imports totaled $5.287 billion. On a month-to-month basis, exports posted a 9.59 percent increase compared to April, suggesting a modest improvement in overseas demand.
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Imports, meanwhile, declined by 21.45 percent from the previous month, helping to reduce the monthly trade gap. Compared with May 2025, exports were up by 1.26 percent, while imports registered a 6.63 percent decrease.
The latest figures underline the challenges facing Pakistan’s economy as policymakers seek to boost exports, manage import growth, and improve the country’s overall trade balance.
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