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Pakistan September trade deficit rises to $3.56 bn, imports outpace exports
Imports jumped 11% in September, widening the monthly gap despite a 17.6% rise in exports.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pakistan's trade deficit expanded by more than 6% year‑on‑year to $3.56 bn in September 2026, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported.
Exports reached $2.94 bn, a 17.6% increase from $2.5 bn a year earlier, while imports climbed to $6.49 bn, up over 11% from $5.85 bn in September 2025. The faster growth in imports pushed the monthly deficit up nearly 8% from the $3.29 bn recorded in August 2026.
For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026‑27, the deficit stood at $10.79 bn, 15% higher than the $9.37 bn recorded in the same period a year before. Exports rose about 11% to $8.42 bn, but imports surged more than 13% to $19.22 bn.
Key facts
- September 2026 trade deficit was $3.56 bn, up over 6% YoY. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Exports in September 2026 were $2.94 bn, a 17.6% rise YoY. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Imports in September 2026 were $6.49 bn, up more than 11% YoY. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Monthly deficit rose nearly 8% from August 2026 ($3.29 bn). (dailytimes.com.pk)
- First‑quarter 2026‑27 deficit reached $10.79 bn, 15% higher than the previous year. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Pakistan trade deficit rises to $3. 56bn in September”
