According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Pakistan’s trade deficit in September 2025 reached US $ 3 3.3 billion in September 2025, which increased by 46 % in the year (YOY) and increased by 16 % over August.
The width difference was run due to a dual blow: a significant reduction in exports and a strong increase in imports.
Exports fell 12 % to US $ 2.5 billion in September, despite the increase of 4 % month (mother). Compared to the same month last year, the country’s exporters sent $ 332 million less to goods and services.
On the other hand, imports increased by 14 % YOY and 11 % of mother to US $ 5.8 billion in September. Monthly import figures were at US $ 517 million compared to August 2025.
As a result, the first quarter’s trade deficit of fiscal year 26 (July to September 2025) has reached US $ 9.4 billion, which is 33 % higher than US $ 7.0 billion in the same period last year.
This growing difference between exports and imports is a matter of concern, as it pushes extra pressure on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves and complicates efforts to strengthen the economy.