Trade Deficit Worsens Again
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by 15 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $10.8 billion during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27 … Read More The post Trade Deficit Worsens Again appeared first on ProPakistani .
Pakistan's trade deficit expanded by 15% year-on-year to $10.8 billion during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, according to figures released by Topline Securities. The quarterly gap widened as imports surged faster than exports. Imports climbed 13% YoY to $19.2 billion in 1QFY27, while exports increased 11% to $8.4 billion, up from $7.6 billion a year earlier.
The disparity was evident in September when the trade deficit hit $3.6 billion, a 6% YoY and 8% MoM rise. While exports grew strongly in September, expanding 18% YoY and 16% MoM to $2.9 billion, this rise was insufficient to offset the larger surge in imports.
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