Pakistan’s trade deficit expanded by 8.4 percent in February, reaching $298.1 million, according to the latest data on the country’s external trade performance.
The figures show that during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, the overall trade deficit surged by 25 percent, crossing $25 billion as imports continued to outpace exports.
In February 2026, exports declined sharply by 25.6 percent to $227.2 million. Cumulatively, export earnings during the eight-month period fell by 7.3 percent, standing at $2,046.2 million.
Meanwhile, imports in February were recorded at $525.3 million. Over the first eight months of the fiscal year, total imports increased by 8.1 percent.
However, on a month-on-month basis, imports dropped by 9.5 percent, while year-on-year figures showed a slight decline of 1.6 percent.
The latest data highlights persistent challenges in Pakistan’s external sector, with weakening export performance and sustained trade imbalances continuing to exert pressure on foreign exchange reserves and overall economic stability.
