Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits 46-Month High at $4 Billion as Import Bill Surges
Pakistan’s economic landscape faces renewed pressure as the trade deficit reached a 46-month peak in April 2026.
Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reveals a deficit of US$4.07 billion for the month.
The Surge in Import Volumes
Imports for April 2026 climbed to US$6.55 billion, representing a significant 28% increase from the previous month.
This sharp month-on-month rise has outpaced export growth, straining the national balance of trade significantly.
Fiscal Year Cumulative Stress
The cumulative trade deficit for the first ten months of the current fiscal year (10MFY26) has reached US$31.98 billion.
This reflects a 20% year-on-year increase compared to the US$26.59 billion recorded during the same period last year.