ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded a significant increase in its exports during the fiscal year 2024-25, with total exports surpassing $32 billion, reflecting a 4.45% growth compared to the previous year.
According to official figures, exports rose by $1.365 billion over the previous fiscal year.
The textile sector experienced a 7.39% increase, reaching $17.88 billion. Major contributors to this growth included ready-made garments, raw cotton, yarn, knitwear, bed linen, towels, and tents. Sugar exports stood at 765,000 tons, earning $411 million. Manufactured goods exports rose by 4.84%, reaching $4.22 billion.
Leather products grew by 4.87%, amounting to $572.5 million. Pharmaceutical exports surged by 34% to $457.4 million. Petroleum and coal exports jumped by 44%, recording $573.3 million. Other growing sectors included surgical instruments, plastic products, cement, jewelry, and rubber goods.
On the downside, food exports fell by 3.44%, totaling $7.11 billion. This included rice, fruits, vegetables, spices, and meat, all of which faced pressure in international markets. Exports of furniture and electric fans also saw a notable decline.
Despite setbacks in certain categories, the overall export performance shows positive momentum, driven largely by growth in textiles, pharmaceuticals, and energy-related products.
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