ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s goods exports amounted to Rs 4.27 trillion during the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, reflecting continued trade activity supported by core manufacturing and agricultural sectors, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The provisional figures show that export earnings remained anchored by value-added textiles and food products, with knitwear, garments, bedwear and rice among the leading contributors during the July–December period.
In December 2025, exports were recorded at Rs 635.97 billion, as exporters continued shipments amid global demand adjustments and seasonal factors. Textile-based products, including knitwear and readymade garments, retained a significant share of outbound trade, underlining the sector’s central role in Pakistan’s export base.
PBS data shows knitwear exports at Rs 104.27 billion, followed by readymade garments at Rs 100.18 billion and bedwear at Rs 62.08 billion during December. Rice, cotton cloth, towels and made-up textile articles also contributed steadily, alongside petroleum products, cotton yarn and meat preparations.
On the import side, Pakistan recorded Rs 9.72 trillion in imports during the first half of FY26, reflecting higher industrial demand and energy-related inflows. Key imports included petroleum products, crude oil, LNG, palm oil and industrial raw materials required for domestic production.
Economists note that sustained export flows from manufacturing and agriculture remain critical as Pakistan continues efforts to enhance trade competitiveness, improve value addition and expand market access for locally produced goods.
