In February, Pakistan’s trade deficit increased by 8.4% to $298.1 million.

According to the most recent data on Pakistan’s foreign trade performance, the country’s trade deficit increased by 8.4% in February to $298.1 million.

According to the report, as imports continue to exceed exports, the national trade deficit has increased by 25% over the first eight months of the current fiscal year, surpassing $25 billion.

Exports saw a notable 25.6 percent drop in February 2026, reaching $227.2 million. Export revenue decreased by 7.3 percent over the eight months, to $2,046.2 million.

According to the statistics authority, imports totaled $525.3 million in February. Over the course of the eight months of the current fiscal year, import values rose by 8.1 percent.

On the other hand, imports decreased by 1.6 percent year over year and by 9.5 percent month over month.

The data shows that Pakistan’s external sector continues to face difficulties as long-term trade imbalances and declining export performance strain the country’s foreign exchange reserves and economic stability.