Pakistan Reserves Trade Deficit Update – May 2025
Pakistan’s reserves held by the SBP decreased by US$ 7 million to reach US$ 11.51 billion during the same period, the central bank said in a statement.
Pakistan’s net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at US$5.09 billion.
“During the week ended on 09-May-2025, SBP reserves increased by US$ 71 million to US$ 10,403.1 million,” the SBP said in a statement.
Earlier, with a weekly gain of $70 million last week, SBP-held reserves were at $11.52 billion as of May 23.
Pakistan’s trade deficit narrows in May 2025: PBS
Earlier, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) 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 deficit in May narrowed by 23.47 per cent, standing at $2.6 billion.
However, the 11-month data paints a different picture. From July to May, Pakistan’s exports increased by 4.7 per cent to $29.445 billion.
Imports during the same period climbed by 7.3 per cent to $53.450 billion. Consequently, the cumulative trade deficit widened by 10.6 per cent, reaching $24 billion over the 11 months.
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