Among Pakistan’s leading trade partners, China remained the largest source of imports in June, followed by the UAE (Dubai), Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Data released by the State Bank of Pakistan shows that imports from China rose by 4.8% year-on-year to $1.42 billion in June, compared to $1.36 billion in the same month last year.
The UAE (Dubai) was the second-largest import source, with imports amounting to $498.22 million—an 11.6% decrease from $563.32 million recorded during June of the previous year.
Qatar ranked third, with imports increasing by 15.4% to $349.8 million, compared to $303.16 million in the same month last year.
Saudi Arabia came fourth, with imports totaling $279.8 million, a year-on-year drop of 29.4%.
Among other key trading nations, Pakistan’s imports from Indonesia reached $216.22 million, reflecting an 8.9% year-on-year increase, while imports from the USA rose sharply by 45.2% to $197.23 million.
Imports from Singapore also witnessed significant growth, rising by 53.1% year-on-year to $185.63 million.
However, on a month-over-month basis, imports from China declined by 16.3%, and those from UAE (Dubai) fell by 24.6%.
In contrast, imports from Qatar saw a notable month-over-month surge of 62%.
On a cumulative basis, during 12MFY25, China maintained its top position as Pakistan’s primary import partner, with total imports reaching $16.31 billion, up from $13.5 billion in 12MFY24.
The UAE (Dubai) followed with imports totaling $6.41 billion in 12MFY25, marking a 27.5% year-on-year increase.
Saudi Arabia ranked third in cumulative terms, with imports valued at $3.75 billion in 12MFY25, down from $4.49 billion in the same period last year.
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