Pakistan saw its trade gap grow larger in December 2025. The deficit reached $3.7 billion, a jump of nearly 24 percent from $2.99 billion in the same month a year earlier.
Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, released on January 2, 2026, points to a sharp drop in shipments abroad as the main reason.
Exports fell to $2.32 billion last month. That marks a decline of more than 20 percent compared to December 2024.
Imports, meanwhile, rose slightly to $6.02 billion. This was up over 2 percent from the previous year.
Compared to November 2025, the deficit grew by more than 28 percent. This shows continued pressure from weaker sales overseas and steady demand for goods from abroad.
Half-Year Figures Show Bigger Gap
Over the first six months of fiscal year 2025-26 (July to December), the trade deficit climbed to $19.2 billion.
That is an increase of nearly 35 percent from the same period last year.
Exports during this time dropped about 9 percent to $15.18 billion.
Imports went up 11 percent to $34.39 billion.
These numbers highlight ongoing challenges for Pakistan’s external accounts. A wider trade gap can strain foreign reserves and add pressure on the currency.
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Analysts note that efforts to boost shipments and manage import needs will be key in the months ahead.
