Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Narrows in May 2025: PBS

Trade deficit narrows 23.47% in May 2025

Exports from the country during May 2025 grew by 17.43 per cent, whereas imports into the country decreased by 7.58 per cent compared to the previous month (April) of the financial year 2024-25. The trade deficit stood at $2.619 billion in May 2025, down 23.47 per cent from the previous month, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Exports from the country during the month of May 2025 were recorded a…

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands to $24 Billion in 11 Months Amid Import Surge - The Financial Daily

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit reached $24 billion in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, as a rise in imports outpaced moderate export gains, according to official figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday. The country recorded merchandise exports worth $29.44 billion, a 4.72% increase compared to the same period last year. However, imports surged by 7.3% to $53.45 billion, widening the trade gap …

Pakistan’s trade deficit narrows in May 2025: PBS

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has released the latest trade data, showing a notable improvement in monthly figures while the cumulative trade balance over 11 months reflects a widening deficit. According to PBS, exports in May rose by 17.4 per cent, reaching $2.6 billion, indicating a strong monthly performance. Imports, on the other hand, declined by 7.6 per cent, totaling $5.2 billion for the month. As a result, Pakistan’s trade defi…

Pakistan Trade Deficit Shrinks in May as Exports Rebound

Islamabad June 5 2025: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed 23.47 percent to USD 2.619 billion in May 2025 as exports recovered by 17.43 percent and imports shrinks 7.58 percent according to data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), exports in May stood at USD 2.553 billion, up 17.43 percent from April 2025 and 10.07 percent lower year-on-year. On the other hand, imports d…

Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed by over 23% in May

June 04, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan’s trade deficit stood at $2.619 billion in May 2025, reflecting a 23.47% decrease compared to April 2025, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Pakistan’s exports stood at $2.55bn in May 2025, a 17.43% increase from $2.17bn in April 2025. Meanwhile, imports decrease by 7.58% to $5.17bn, compared to $5.59bn in the previous month. On a year-on-year basis, exports down by 10.…