In October 2024, the United States retained its position as Pakistan’s top export destination, with shipments totaling $575.89 million, an impressive 18.5% increase from $485.79 million in October 2023.
China, despite being the second-largest export market, experienced a 20.2% decline in Pakistani exports, amounting to $254.39 million compared to $318.74 million last year. The United Kingdom ranked third, with exports rising by 15.9% to $198.63 million.
Other significant export markets included the UAE ($153.78 million, up 9.7%), Germany ($151.51 million, up 23.5%), and the Netherlands ($133.53 million, up 15%). Exports to Spain, however, dropped 17%, bringing in $124.08 million.
Over the first four months of FY25, exports to the US reached $2.04 billion, an increase from $1.86 billion in FY24. Meanwhile, exports to China fell by 14.6%, totaling $813.44 million, while the UK saw a notable rise to $761.39 million.
This export data highlights Pakistan’s continued reliance on established markets, with the US leading as a crucial trading partner.
