Pakistan Exports / Imports - Updates

[Aziqbal]

Pakistans exports are a laughing joke

so embarrassing

Turkey exports more in a month than Pakistan does in a year

and Iran before the war exported 4-5 times what Pakistan does

 

[ghazi52]

Sesame exports to China hit $32.1m in Q1​

Production reaches 290,000 tonnes despite 20% reduction in cultivation area

China Economic Net
April 26, 2026

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BEIJING: The 2026 China International Sesame Conference (Spring), held in the coastal city of Qingdao, brought together global stakeholders from across the sesame value chain to discuss market trends, trade cooperation and future supply dynamics.

The event served as a key platform for exporters, importers and industry leaders to strengthen partnerships and explore new opportunities in the fast-growing sesame sector.

Among the notable participants was Gopal Khamuani, Chairman of Pakistan Kanwal Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd, who represented Pakistan and delivered a comprehensive presentation on the country's sesame seed market. His analysis highlighted Pakistan's rising importance as a reliable supplier to China and other international markets.

 

[RAJPUT]

Can someone please explain to me what countries like Turkey and Iran do differently that Pakistan has thus far failed to emulate in exports? Why are we stuck in this limbo of a dwindling economy which does not show signs of ever being competitive with European countries?

Pakistans exports are a laughing joke

so embarrassing

Turkey exports more in a month than Pakistan does in a year

and Iran before the war exported 4-5 times what Pakistan does

 

[ACE OF HEARTS]

Permanent Ban on export of:
1. Raw cotton
2. sugar [ eliminate Sugar Mafia, sampling us foreign exchange ]
3. Raw or Scrap Copper
4. Raw or Scrap Aluminium
5. Steel Scrap / Raw iron ore

Despite being a cotton-producing country, he said, Pakistan increasingly relies on imported cotton and synthetic fibres due to inconsistent domestic production, exposing exporters to global price shocks and currency risks.

Textile exporters decry ‘undeclared war’

KARACHI: Pakistan’s export industry leaders have accused the federal government of waging an “undeclared war”...

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To be competitive, they demanded local production of finished copper and aluminium with curbs on export of raw materials.

The costly Ferro Chrome is being exported in raw form from Muslim Bagh area of Baluchistan with no value addition.

Pakistan needs metals

It is back to the basics. No country can survive or compete on imported metals. In a recent meeting with the finance...

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[Fatman17]

Pakistan’s reliance on palm oil continues to be a heavy burden on our food import bill. Can something be done about it? - Profit by Pakistan Today

Palm oil has long been a basic caloric input in the average Pakistani diet and it is all imported from Malaysia and Indonesia. There are ways to reduce the over-reliance

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Palm oil imports a huge burden

 

[Fatman17]

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[Fatman17]

May 04, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan's trade deficit surged to $4.07 billion in April 2026 its highest level since June 2022 jumping 43.5% month-on-month (MoM) from $2.84bn in March 2026, as a sharp spike in imports vastly outpaced a recovery in exports during the month.

The sharp deterioration was driven by a dramatic expansion in the import bill alongside only a modest rise in outbound shipments, according to provisional data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

 

[ghazi52]

Exports rebound over 14pc in April​

Mubarak Zeb Khan
May 5, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports showed signs of recovery in April after two consecutive months of decline, but the trade deficit remained elevated due to a surge in imports and relatively slower growth in export proceeds.

The rebound in April exports offered some relief. However, it was not sufficient to offset the widening gap caused by higher import payments, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Monday.

Trade analysts say the persistent rise in imports, driven by demand for energy and industrial inputs, continues to outpace export earnings, keeping pressure on the external account.

In April, exports grew 14.03pc to $2.48 billion, compared with $2.17bn in the corresponding month last year. On a month-on-month basis, export proceeds increased by 9.5pc.

Trade deficit widens to $31.98bn in 10MFY26

Negative export growth has persisted since August of the current fiscal year, except in July, when exports grew by 16.43pc year on year. Export earnings have posted negative growth, with proceeds declining by 20.41pc in December.

This follows a 14.54pc drop in November, 4.46pc in October, 3.88pc in September, and 12.49pc in August, reflecting persistent pressures on the country’s external trade performance.

However, exports rose 3.3pc in January but contracted 8.76pc in February and 14.4pc in March.

In the 10 months (July-April), export proceeds recorded negative growth of 6.25pc, falling to $25.21bn from $26.89bn in the corresponding period last year.

 

[Fatman17]

Swelling trade gap hurting balance of payments

Experts say the "managed exchange rate" has produced negative results as it allowed importers of luxury items like costly new vehicles to exceed all limits.

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Swelling trade gap and balance of payments

 

[Fatman17]

Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit | The Express Tribune

Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit

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Export led growth is the Key

 

[Fatman17]

Exports rebound over 14pc in April

Trade analysts say the persistent rise in imports, driven by demand for energy and industrial inputs, continues to outpace export earnings, keeping pressure on the external account.

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Exports rebound

 

[Fatman17]

Pakistan Nears Surprise Deal to Export 145,000 Tons Rice to Popular African Country

The Ministry of Commerce has sought federal cabinet approval to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Gambia to strengthen bilateral

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Export of 150,000 tons of rice

 

[Olympus81]

2025 Exports

Pakistan = 32 bn usd
Sri Lanka = 17 bn usd
Thailand = 339 bn usd
Malaysia = 375 bn usd
Vietnam = 475 bn usd
Iran = 81 bn usd
UAE = 704 bn usd

 

[Dalit]

Iran and Pakistan have agreed to expand port and transit cooperation, with officials saying $10 billion in bilateral trade is achievable within a few years.
The Iranian delegation from the Chabahar Free Zone, during their visits to Karachi and Gwadar, met with Pakistani officials and emphasized cooperation on ports, transit, logistics, and barter trade.

The Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Nasir Khan, said that with strategic coordination and the removal of technical trade barriers, achieving $10 billion in bilateral trade within a few years is highly feasible.

During these visits, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Chabahar Free Zone and the Gwadar Port Authority, and both sides agreed to expand cooperation between Iran’s border provinces and Pakistan’s Sindh province.

 

[Dalit]

Iran, Pakistan to boost port, transit coop.

The Iranian delegation from the Chabahar Free Zone, during their visits to Karachi and Gwadar, met with Pakistani officials and emphasized cooperation on ports, transit, logistics, and barter trade.

The Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Nasir Khan, said that with strategic coordination and the removal of technical trade barriers, achieving $10 billion in bilateral trade within a few years is highly feasible.

During these visits, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Chabahar Free Zone and the Gwadar Port Authority, and both sides agreed to expand cooperation between Iran’s border provinces and Pakistan’s Sindh province.

Iran, Pakistan to boost port, transit coop.

TABNAK, May 13 - Iran and Pakistan have agreed to expand port and transit cooperation, with officials saying $10 billion in bilateral trade is achievable within a few years.

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