Exports Record Sharp Increase in September

Pakistan's goods exports increased by 17.6 percent year-on-year in September 2026, reaching $2.94 billion from $2.50 billion in September 2025, according to Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Shehzad. The growth accelerated in the first month of the fiscal year 2026-27, with exports up $410 million or 16 percent month-on-month from $2.53 billion in August 2026.

Export growth outpaced import growth on both year-on-year and month-on-month basis during September. Between January and March of fiscal year 2026-27, Pakistan's goods exports amounted to $8.42 billion, up 10.8 percent compared to the same period last year. Exports grew broadly across all major sectors, with agri and food exports jumping 23 percent year-on-year, manufacturing, mining and energy exports rising 17 percent, and textiles and apparel exports growing 6 percent.

The agri and food sector saw the strongest growth, with a 62 percent YoY increase in September alone. Manufacturing exports also posted strong month-on-month growth, rising 35 percent from August. The export increase was not limited to traditional sectors; agricultural and food products, as well as manufacturing, mining, and energy, significantly contributed to the overall growth.

Shehzad noted that despite regional challenges, sustained export growth was encouraging, contributing to higher foreign exchange earnings and supporting Pakistan's move towards export-led and sustainable economic growth.