Pakistan’s exports post strong growth at start of FY2026-27, rising over 31% in July

Pakistan recorded a strong increase in exports at the start of the new fiscal year, providing a positive signal for the country's external trade performance

Pakistan recorded a strong increase in exports at the start of the new fiscal year, providing a positive signal for the country’s external trade performance despite continued regional uncertainty and global economic challenges.

According to the latest trade data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the country’s exports witnessed a sharp month-on-month increase during July 2026, reflecting improved demand for Pakistani products in international markets and stronger export activity across key sectors.

The official figures show that exports reached $2.939 billion in July 2026, compared with $2.242 billion in June 2026, representing a 31.09% increase on a monthly basis. The substantial rise marks a promising beginning to the fiscal year 2026-27 and is being viewed as an encouraging development for the country’s economy.

On a year-on-year basis, exports also recorded healthy growth. Compared with July of the previous year, Pakistan’s exports increased by 9.54%, indicating sustained improvement in export performance despite geopolitical tensions and volatility in international markets.

Economic observers believe the rise in exports reflects the impact of government efforts to support exporters, improve industrial production, and expand access to international markets. Higher shipments from sectors such as textiles, food products, leather goods, sports equipment, surgical instruments, and information technology services are expected to have contributed to the overall increase.

The latest trade figures are likely to strengthen the government’s confidence in its export-led growth strategy, which aims to reduce the trade deficit, improve foreign exchange earnings, and support macroeconomic stability.

However, analysts caution that maintaining this momentum will require continued policy support, competitive energy prices, stable exchange rate management, and greater diversification of export products and destinations.