ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan rose by more than 64 percent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, compared with the same period last year, according to data released by the country’s central bank.
Between July 2024 and March 2025, Pakistan exported goods and services worth $623.3 million to Afghanistan, up from $378.9 million during the same period the previous fiscal year, the State Bank of Pakistan reported, as cited by The Nation, a state-aligned newspaper.
Imports from Afghanistan also increased, though by a smaller margin, totaling $20.1 million — more than triple the $6.4 million recorded during the same period the year before.
Despite the growth in two-way trade, the figures highlight a continuing imbalance: Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan remain significantly higher than its imports. The central bank noted that Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan exceeded its imports from the country by approximately 31 percent during the reporting period, underscoring what it described as a concerning gap in the bilateral trade balance.
Overall, Pakistan’s global exports during the same nine-month period amounted to $24.7 billion, the central bank said.
Trade between the two countries has historically been influenced by political relations, border controls, and regional security dynamics. Afghanistan remains a key export market for Pakistani food products, textiles, and construction materials, while Afghanistan’s exports to Pakistan typically include dried fruits, coal, and some raw materials.
The report comes as both governments continue to navigate a complex relationship marked by border disputes, refugee movements, and intermittent diplomatic tensions.
