Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits $26.2B Despite Export Growth
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Grows as Exports Miss Target
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the country earned $32.106 billion from exports in the year 2024-25. This is slightly less than the government’s target of $32.341 billion.
On the other hand, imports cost the country $58.38 billion, which is more than the target of $57.283 billion. Because of this, Pakistan’s trade deficit (the difference between imports and exports) increased to $26.274 billion, which is higher than the expected $24.941 billion.
Even though the targets were missed, there was some improvement:
Exports increased by 4.67% compared to the previous year.
Imports also went up by 6.57%.
This gap between imports and exports continues to create financial problems for the government.
Port Charges Cut to Help Exports
To help exporters, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs announced on Tuesday that it will cut port charges by 50% for containers at Port Qasim. This includes:
Marginal Wharf
FOTCO
PIBT
These reduced charges started from July 1, 2025, and aim to support trade and boost the economy.
Some relief has also been given for cargo at DP World (a container terminal). But the government made it clear that empty containers will not get any discount.
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