Islamabad: Pakistan’s trade indicators remained under further pressure in November 2025, where a significant decline in exports and a continuous increase in imports have pushed the trade balance to a worrying level.
According to the Federal Bureau of Statistics, the country’s exports in November were $2.398 billion, down 15.35 percent from the previous year. According to the report, exports also recorded a 15.80 percent decline on a monthly basis, further weakening the overall export performance.
On the other hand, imports continued to remain at a high level. Imports increased to $28.313 billion in July-November 2025, an increase of 13.26 percent. In November alone, the volume of imports was recorded at $5.253 billion.
As a result of these trends, the country’s overall trade deficit has increased to $15.469 billion, a significant increase compared to the previous year.
According to trade experts, the main reasons for the decline in exports are the global recession, rising production costs and energy issues.
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