ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (Wealth Pakistan): Pakistan’s import bill for July–October 2025 rose sharply to 6,529,174 million rupees, compared with 5,569,160 million rupees in the same period of 2024, according to new data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. In dollar terms, imports reached 23,104,559 thousand dollars, up from 20,002,635 thousand dollars last year, showing an increase of 15.51 percent.
Food imports continue to rise
The food group recorded imports worth 869,087 million rupees, rising from 651,198 million rupees last year. Milk, cream and milk food for infants showed a clear increase. Imports rose from 11,859 metric tons to 15,834 metric tons. The import value also increased to 13,776 million rupees and 48,723 thousand dollars.
Dry fruits and nuts posted higher values as well. Their import value rose to 15,582 million rupees and 56,158 thousand dollars. Quantities stood at 58,209 metric tons compared with 59,418 metric tons last year. Soyabean oil imports also increased. Quantities reached 60,809 metric tons compared with 59,340 metric tons, while the value rose to 18,716 million rupees and 66,108 thousand dollars.
Palm oil remained a major contributor. Imports increased to 1,250,138 metric tons from 1,085,469 metric tons. The import bill rose to 374,408 million rupees and 1,325,016 thousand dollars. Pulses also showed growth, rising to 391,377 metric tons and 72,231 million rupees.
Machinery imports show strong growth
Machinery imports reached 998,708 million rupees, up from 808,595 million rupees last year. Power generating machinery climbed to 73,376 million rupees. Office machinery also increased to 68,728 million rupees. Imports of electrical machinery and apparatus totaled 290,016 million rupees, compared with 298,698 million rupees in 2024.
Transport group records steep increase
Transport group imports rose sharply to 386,041 million rupees, compared with 180,459 million rupees last year. Road motor vehicle imports increased to 358,524 million rupees versus 173,306 million rupees last year. Motor car imports rose to 177,420 million rupees from 78,438 million rupees. Imports of aircraft, ships and boats also increased to 19,523 million rupees.
Petroleum group remains a major driver
The petroleum group continued to contribute significantly. Petroleum product imports increased to 1,455,466 million rupees from 1,423,233 million rupees. Petroleum crude imports also rose in value to 557,064 million rupees and 1,971,507 thousand dollars.
Textile, chemicals and metals post increases
Textile group imports reached 652,366 million rupees. Raw cotton imports grew to 149,697 million rupees from 123,647 million rupees. Synthetic fibre and synthetic and artificial silk yarn both recorded increases.
Agricultural and other chemicals climbed to 1,033,330 million rupees from 938,861 million rupees. Fertilizer imports reached 95,504 million rupees. Plastic materials totaled 834,292 million rupees.
The metal group also registered increases. Imports rose to 613,270 million rupees from 516,021 million rupees. Iron and steel scrap increased to 192,080 million rupees compared with 148,774 million rupees. Aluminium imports rose to 26,746 million rupees.
Miscellaneous imports rise as well
Miscellaneous items reached 119,541 million rupees. Rubber crude, rubber tyres and tubes, and wood and cork all posted increases. All other items together reached 400,864 million rupees compared with 369,578 million rupees in 2024.
According to data avaibale with Wealth Pakistan, Pakistan’s July–October 2025 import trend showed broad-based increases across major commodity groups. Energy, food, machinery, chemicals and transport equipment contributed significantly to the rise.