Breakup of Pakistan's trade data in July: PBS
Pakistan's trade deficit reached $3.98 billion in July 2026, marking a 26.1% increase compared to the same period last year. While exports saw a 10.4% year-over-year growth, imports rose significantly by 18.9%, driven largely by electrical machinery and petroleum products.
Why it matters
The widening trade deficit highlights ongoing economic pressures and balance-of-payment challenges for Pakistan's developing economy.
MG News | August 18, 2026 at 08:15 PM GMT+05:00
August 18, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan's trade deficit in July 2026 stood at $3.98bn compared to a deficit of $3.15bn in the same month last year, reflecting a rise of 26.1% YoY, according to provisional data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
Meanwhile, compared to June 2026's deficit of $4.66bn, the trade deficit has narrowed by 14.6%.
Exports in July 2026 rose by 10.4% YoY to $2.96bn compared to $2.68bn in July 2025. On a month-on-month basis, exports were up 32.1% from $2.24bn in June 2026.
In Rupee terms, exports in July 2026 amounted to Rs823.55bn, up 8.0% from Rs762.58bn in July 2025 and up 31.95% from Rs624.16bn in June 2026.
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