Foreign investors’ repatriation of profits and dividends rose 27.16% year-on-year during 6MFY26 to $1.56 billion, compared to $1.23 billion in the same period last year, according to the latest data issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

During the period, repatriation linked to foreign direct investment (FDI) amounted to $1.50 billion, up nearly 29% YoY from $1.16 billion in 6MFY25. Outflows related to portfolio investments totaled $59.6 million, down 6.58% YoY from $63.8 million previously.

In December 2025 alone, total repatriated profits stood at $88.8 million.

Sector-wise data shows that financial services, power, food, communications and tobacco were the largest contributors to outflows. The financial business sector led with repatriation of $368.9 million in 6MFY26, followed by the power sector at $358.8 million. Profit outflows from the food sector reached $123.7 million, while communications and tobacco-related repatriation stood at $117.7 million and $81.2 million respectively.

Country-wise, the United Kingdom accounted for the highest repatriation during 6MFY26 at $422.2 million, broadly unchanged from $423.7 million recorded in the same period last year. China ranked second with $385.3 million, significantly higher than $102.2 million in 6MFY25. The United States stood third at $126 million, down from $158.4 million a year earlier, while the Netherlands recorded $125.2 million.

For the month of December, the United States led repatriation flows with $19.3 million.