The United States has maintained its position as Pakistan’s largest export market during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (FY2025–26), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The UK and China followed as the second and third top destinations, respectively.
Exports to the US rose 12.36% to $1.642 billion between July and September 2025–26, up from $1.461 billion in the same period last year. The United Kingdom saw a modest 1.9% rise, with exports reaching $573.7 million, while exports to China slightly increased to $562.4 million, compared to $559.1 million last year.
Among other key markets, exports to the United Arab Emirates dropped to $491.6 million from $564.7 million, while shipments to Germany improved to $445.7 million from $428 million. Spain imported goods worth $382.8 million, up from $354.9 million, and Italy saw imports from Pakistan rise to $326.3 million from $296.8 million.
Exports to the Netherlands stood at $381.1 million, compared to $368 million last year, while sales to France increased to $134.8 million from $130.1 million.
However, exports to Afghanistan and Bangladesh declined, falling to $161.8 million and $180.1 million, respectively. Similarly, shipments to Saudi Arabia dropped to $160.2 million from $176 million, and exports to Türkiye fell sharply to $47.4 million from $94.5 million during the same period.
Despite mixed regional trends, the United States continues to anchor Pakistan’s export performance, reflecting strong demand for textiles, apparel, and other manufactured goods in the American market.
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