ISLAMABAD: The United States, China and the United Kingdom remained the three largest destinations for Pakistani exports during the first seven months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Figures for July–January 2025-26 show that exports to the United States totalled $3.690 billion, up 3.47 percent from $3.566 billion during the same period last year. The data confirms that the US remained the top export destination for Pakistani goods during the period under review.

China ranked second, with exports recorded at $1.467 billion, slightly down from $1.482 billion in July–January 2024-25, reflecting a marginal decline of 1.01 percent.

The United Kingdom remained the third-largest market, where exports stood at $1.272 billion compared to $1.273 billion during the same period last year, indicating stable trade levels.

Performance in other key markets

Among other major trading partners, exports to the United Arab Emirates were recorded at $1.208 billion, down from $1.257 billion last year. Shipments to Germany reached $987.3 million compared to $1.005 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

Exports to the Netherlands were valued at $866.045 million, slightly lower than $882.079 million a year earlier. In contrast, exports to Italy increased to $698.330 million from $664.965 million.

Exports to Spain rose to $933.849 million from $857.274 million, while exports to Afghanistan declined significantly to $228.958 million compared to $559.514 million in the same period last year.

Trade with Bangladesh also decreased, with exports recorded at $417.616 million compared to $466.548 million previously. Similarly, exports to France stood at $320.208 million against $329.760 million last year, and exports to Belgium were recorded at $332.776 million compared to $344.120 million.

Exports to Saudi Arabia amounted to $396.023 million, down from $429.313 million, while shipments to Türkiye declined to $117.702 million from $177.019 million.

The SBP data highlights varying export trends across major markets during the first seven months of the current fiscal year.