Islamabad February 03 2025: The United States (US) remains Pakistan’s leading export destination, comprising 18.6 percent of total exports of USD 16.2 billion and exhibiting a steady 9.8 percent growth in demand during first half 2025, according to Ministry of Finance.
Similarly, exports to the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany experienced positive growth, increasing by 8.3 percent and 15.1 percent, respectively, underscoring strong trade relations with key European markets. Exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly Dubai, also demonstrated robust growth of 16.8 percent accounting for 6.0 percent of total exports, conversely, exports to China declined significantly by 13.2 percent.
On a positive note, South Asian regional trade showed remarkable expansion, with exports to Afghanistan and Bangladesh increasing by 92.0 percent and 29.3 percent, respectively, indicating strengthened regional trade ties.