Pakistan’s imports from the United States increased sharply in FY2025-26, rising 38.9% year-on-year to $3.265 billion as trade patterns between the two countries shifted.

According to State Bank of Pakistan data, imports from the US climbed from $2.350 billion in FY25 to $3.265 billion in FY26, an increase of nearly $915 million in a year.

The rise followed a trade understanding under which Pakistan agreed to increase purchases of US goods, including oil and other commodities, as part of efforts to narrow the bilateral trade gap.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s exports to the United States recorded modest growth, increasing 1.55% to $6.125 billion in FY26 from $6.031 billion a year earlier.

Overall, Pakistan’s merchandise exports to North America edged up 1.32% to $6.503 billion, while imports from the region grew 6.52% to $3.822 billion.

The US remained Pakistan’s largest market in North America, accounting for nearly 94% of Pakistan’s exports to the region.

Exports to Canada declined 2.3% to $377.5 million during FY26. In contrast, exports to South America increased 15% to $402.4 million, supported by higher shipments to countries including Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

The latest trade figures highlight a growing shift toward higher US imports as Pakistan seeks to strengthen economic ties with Washington and manage trade imbalances.