Pakistan’s exports dropped to their lowest monthly level in 14 months in June 2026, while imports surged to a four-year high, widening pressure on the country’s external sector, according to an analysis by Topline Securities based on Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data.
Exports fell to $2.25 billion during the month, down 9% compared with June last year and 16% from May. Textile exports, the country’s largest export segment, declined to $1.27 billion, marking a 17% annual and 23% monthly drop—the weakest monthly performance in 14 months.
On the import side, Pakistan purchased $6.93 billion worth of goods in June, up 29% year-on-year and 27% month-on-month, the highest monthly import bill recorded in the past 48 months.
The surge was primarily driven by petroleum imports, which jumped to $1.91 billion, rising 46% from a year earlier and 33% from May amid higher global oil prices and increased import volumes. Transport imports increased 57% year-on-year, while agricultural imports rose 32%.
For FY2025-26, Pakistan’s exports declined 6% to $30.14 billion. Textile exports remained almost flat at $17.93 billion, while food exports contracted 29%.
Annual imports climbed 8% to $69.76 billion, their highest level in four years. Petroleum imports rose 6% during the fiscal year, while transport-related imports surged 66%, reflecting stronger demand for vehicles and related equipment.
