In March 2025, Pakistan achieved a 7.5% year-on-year (YoY) reduction in its trade deficit, which dropped to $2.119 billion from $2.288 billion recorded in the same period of the previous year, according to data provided by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This improvement reflects positive changes in the country’s trade balance.
Exports for the month reached $2.6 billion, showcasing a 1.9% YoY increase and a 5.1% rise compared to February 2025. On the other hand, imports decreased to $4.7 billion, representing a 2.5% YoY decline and a modest 1.1% dip from the preceding month.
Despite this monthly improvement, the trade deficit for the first nine months of FY25 (July-March) increased by 4.5% YoY, reaching $17.9 billion. However, exports during this period grew by 7.7%, totaling $24.69 billion compared to $22.926 billion in FY24. Imports also saw a 6.3% increase, rising to $42.58 billion from $40.054 billion in the same timeframe.
These figures highlight ongoing efforts to improve trade balance while addressing challenges in import and export dynamics. The month-on-month progress signals hope for better financial outcomes as the fiscal year progresses.