Pakistan is situated in the northwest of the South Asian subcontinent and had an estimated population of approximately 241 million in 2023, with a per capita GDP of around US$1,383. The economy is predominantly agricultural, with a relatively open market and a robust legal system, indicating significant potential for development and growth.
Pakistan's Import and Export Data
Pakistan's merchandise exports maintained growth momentum for the fifth consecutive month in January 2024, reaching a 17-month high, indicating that export-oriented industrial growth has begun to recover. Export revenue in January was US$2.78 billion, a significant increase of 27% from US$2.19 billion in the same period last year. Import data shows that imports in January fell to US$4.66 billion from US$4.88 billion in the same period last year, a decrease of 4.5%, continuing the trend of negative growth in imports. The trade deficit has improved significantly, narrowing from US$2.689 billion in January 2023 to US$1.879 billion in January 2024, a reduction of 30%.
In the first eight months of the 2023-24 fiscal year, Pakistan's exports to China were US$1.895 billion, and are estimated to reach US$3 billion by the end of June 2024; Pakistan's exports to the United States were US$3.63 billion, mainly due to Pakistan's textile exports to the United States. and apparel exports declined. Pakistan's imports from the United States were US$1.19 billion, a decrease of 17.36% from US$1.44 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
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Pakistan's Top 5 Global Import Categories:
1) Machinery and equipment: 14.5%
2) Petroleum products: 12.2%
3) Chemical products: 11.7%
4) Crude oil: 8.7%
5) Transportation equipment: 5.1%
Major Global Import Countries for Pakistan in 2023:
1) China: The largest source of imports, accounting for 23.4% of Pakistan's total imports.
2) United Arab Emirates: 11.6% of total imports.
3) Saudi Arabia: 7.3% of total imports.
4) United States: 5.6% of total imports.
Pakistan's Main Global Export Categories in 2023
1) Textiles: As one of Pakistan's major export commodities, textiles accounted for a significant proportion of exports to China in the second half of 2023, with annual textile exports comprising 60.8% of the country's total exports.
2) Food: Food exports reached US$3.48 billion in the second half of 2023, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 49.8%.
Major Export Partners of Pakistan:
1) The United States: The largest export destination, representing 17.2% of Pakistan's total exports.
2) China: An important export market, representing 7.7% of total exports.
3) The United Kingdom and Germany: Also among the main export destinations, representing 7.6% and 5.6% of total exports, respectively.
Pakistan Bill of Lading Data:
This primarily includes information on importers and exporters, commodity and freight details, as well as data on the quantity and value of commodities.