ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (Wealth Pakistan): Pakistan’s regional export performance in October recorded mixed results, with shipments to Europe increasing while exports to Asia and Africa declined. The Monthly Trade Report for October 2025, issued by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), also highlights similar patterns for the July–October period, showing continued strength in the European market and persistent weakness in several Asian and African destinations.
Europe and Oceania record gains in October
Pakistan’s exports to Europe reached 1,038 million dollars in October. Last year, these were 1,010 million dollars, showing an increase of 3 percent.
Exports to Oceania also grew slightly. Shipments reached 29 million dollars, compared with 28 million dollars last year, marking a rise of 6 percent.
However, exports to Asia fell to 984 million dollars. Last year, these totaled 1,062 million dollars, reflecting a decline of 7 percent.
Exports to America stood at 617 million dollars, down from 631 million dollars last year, showing a decline of 2 percent.
Exports to Africa dropped sharply. Shipments fell to 182 million dollars, compared with 248 million dollars last year, marking a fall of 27 percent.
July–October: Europe and America show improvement
Exports to Europe during July–October totaled 3,967 million dollars. Last year, these were 3,912 million dollars, reflecting an increase of 1 percent.
Exports to the American region rose to 2,477 million dollars, up from 2,350 million dollars last year, marking a rise of 5 percent.
In contrast, exports to Asia fell to 3,273 million dollars. Last year, these were 3,763 million dollars, showing a decline of 13 percent.
Exports to Africa totaled 646 million dollars during July–October. Last year, these were 711 million dollars, showing a fall of 9 percent.
Exports to Oceania stood at 105 million dollars, slightly lower than 107 million dollars last year, reflecting a decline of 2 percent.
Imports from Asia, Europe and America increase in October
Pakistan’s imports from Asia reached 4,524 million dollars in October. Last year, these were 3,396 million dollars, showing a rise of 33 percent.
Imports from Europe increased to 432 million dollars. Last year, these were 379 million dollars, marking an increase of 14 percent.
Imports from America stood at 290 million dollars, up from 246 million dollars, showing a rise of 18 percent.
Imports from Africa fell to 269 million dollars. Last year, these totaled 284 million dollars, reflecting a decline of 5 percent.
Imports from Oceania decreased to 38 million dollars, compared with 51 million dollars last year, showing a fall of 25 percent.
July–October: Strong import growth from major regions
During July–October, imports from Asia rose to 17,034 million dollars. Last year, these were 13,948 million dollars, showing an increase of 22 percent.
Imports from Europe reached 1,563 million dollars, up from 1,413 million dollars last year, showing growth of 11 percent.
Imports from America totaled 1,238 million dollars, compared with 768 million dollars last year, marking a rise of 61 percent.
Imports from Africa stood at 863 million dollars. Last year, these were 1,028 million dollars, reflecting a decline of 16 percent.
Imports from Oceania fell to 181 million dollars, down from 199 million dollars last year, showing a drop of 9 percent.
Trade flows show shifting regional patterns
The figures indicate shifting trends in Pakistan’s regional trade flows, with Europe and America showing positive momentum, while Asia and Africa recorded noticeable declines in both exports and imports during the period under review.