In the first quarter of FY2025-26, the US continued to be Pakistan’s biggest export market, as exports to the US increased by 12.36%. Pakistan’s exports to the US during July–September were $1.642 billion, up from $1.461 billion a year ago.
In the footsteps of the US, the United Kingdom was the second-largest receiver of Pakistani exports. Export to the UK increased by 1.9% to $573.7 million compared to $563 million during the corresponding period last year. China was in the third position, with exports of $562.4 million posting a marginal increase from $559.1 million of the previous year.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded a drop in exports, where shipments declined to $491.6 million from $564.7 million in the previous year. In contrast, exports by Germany increased to $445.7 million from $428 million, and Spain’s exports went up to $382.8 million from $354.9 million. Italy also recorded exports of $326.3 million, up from last year’s $296.8 million.
Some significant changes include a marginal increase in exports to the Netherlands ($381.1 million, up from $368 million) and France ($134.8 million, up from $130.1 million). Exports to Afghanistan and Bangladesh decreased, falling to $161.8 million and $180.1 million, respectively.
Exports to Saudi Arabia also decreased to $160.2 million from $176 million, and exports to Turkey fell sharply, decreasing to $47.4 million from $94.5 million last year.
In all, the US continues to remain a key player in the export performance of Pakistan, followed by consistent growth in a number of European markets.
