Pakistan’s Exports Hold Steady at $5.11bn; Textile Sector Drives Growth

September 11, 2025:

Pakistan’s exports stood at $5.11 billion during the first two months of FY26, with the textile and apparel sector posting a 10% year-on-year growth, reaffirming its position as the country’s key export driver.

A high-level meeting chaired by the Commerce Minister reviewed performance trends and highlighted positive developments, including a 9% rise in exports to Africa and a 7% increase to South Asia, while trade with North America and the EU remained stable.

Imports rose due to stronger demand for energy, raw materials, and food items, reflecting higher domestic activity. The Minister emphasized that this provides opportunities for import substitution and investment under the “Make in Pakistan” initiative.

Key policy directions included diversifying export markets, expanding non-traditional sectors, enhancing value addition in textiles, agriculture, and manufacturing, and accelerating strategies for import substitution.

Commending exporters for their resilience, the Minister reaffirmed the Government’s support to secure new markets and ensure sustainable long-term trade growth.