Trade deficit widens by 25.17pc to $3.9b in July
Pakistan's trade deficit widened to $3.9 billion in July 2026, a 25.17% increase compared to the same period last year. While exports saw a significant boost, the rise in imports contributed to the overall trade imbalance.
Why it matters
The trade deficit is a critical indicator of Pakistan's economic health and its ability to manage external debt and currency stability.
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's trade deficit was recorded at $3.9 billion in the first month (July) of the current fiscal year as both exports and imports showed increase.
The country's trade imbalance, gap between exports and imports, was recorded at $3.9 billion in July 2026 as compared to $3.2 billion in the same period of the previous year, showing an increase of 25.17 percent, according to the latest data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The country's exports and imports have increased during the period under review.
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