Pakistan Cumulative Imports by Major Countries (July 2024 - April 2025): Official Trade Analysis Report
📦 Pakistan Cumulative Imports by Major Countries (July 2024 – April 2025): Official Trade Analysis
Source: Government of Pakistan (PBS – Table 14.07) | Compiled by TradeInfo.online
📘 Introduction: Understanding Pakistan’s Import Landscape
International trade plays a pivotal role in the economic trajectory of any nation. For a developing and import-dependent country like Pakistan, monitoring top trade partners is critical. This article analyzes the official cumulative import statistics from July 2024 to April 2025, based on Government of Pakistan data, particularly PBS Table 14.07.
During this 10-month period, Pakistan’s total imports stood at Rs. 13.46 trillion, reflecting a 5.71% year-on-year increase from Rs. 12.73 trillion during July 2023–April 2024. The numbers offer a clear lens into evolving economic trends, changing energy dependencies, and global supply partnerships.
🌐 Top 20 Import Partner Countries (July 2024–April 2025)
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the top 20 countries contributing to Pakistan’s imports (in Pakistani Rupees):
| 🌍 Country | 2024–25 (Rs. Mn) | % Share | 2023–24 (Rs. Mn) | % Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | 3,948,767.33 | 29.34% | 3,362,726.34 | 26.41% |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 1,451,980.39 | 10.79% | 1,151,135.60 | 9.04% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 948,132.70 | 7.04% | 1,146,130.33 | 9.00% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 892,397.33 | 6.63% | 788,071.50 | 6.19% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 811,556.04 | 6.03% | 833,979.47 | 6.55% |
| 🇺🇸 USA | 449,477.19 | 3.34% | 333,780.62 | 2.62% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 354,878.70 | 2.64% | 466,786.93 | 3.67% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 321,216.59 | 2.39% | 269,384.57 | 2.12% |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 295,927.05 | 2.20% | 241,508.93 | 1.90% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 272,652.63 | 2.03% | 290,964.10 | 2.29% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 234,359.08 | 1.74% | 182,872.80 | 1.44% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 221,611.80 | 1.65% | 213,849.91 | 1.68% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 215,334.00 | 1.60% | 188,980.37 | 1.48% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 204,940.90 | 1.52% | 220,870.33 | 1.73% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 198,533.57 | 1.48% | 209,130.09 | 1.64% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 167,984.12 | 1.25% | 180,513.29 | 1.42% |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | 166,154.54 | 1.23% | 145,763.47 | 1.14% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 159,824.19 | 1.19% | 59,672.58 | 0.47% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 130,509.20 | 0.97% | 135,396.36 | 1.06% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 127,961.47 | 0.95% | 135,833.22 | 1.07% |
| 🌍 Others | 1,885,208.52 | 14.01% | 2,174,881.38 | 17.08% |
🔍 Key Trade Insights
🇨🇳 China – Pakistan’s Largest Import Source
Total Import Value: Rs. 3.95 trillion
Growth: +17.45% compared to last year
Share of Total Imports: 29.34%
China remains Pakistan’s top import partner with nearly one-third share. Primary imports include machinery, textile raw materials, mobile phones, and electronics.
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates – Second Largest Partner
Value: Rs. 1.45 trillion
Share Growth: From 9.04% → 10.79%
UAE continues to supply crude oil, petroleum products, and serves as a major re-export hub for Chinese electronics and mobile accessories.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – Trade Dip in Energy Imports
Import Value Drop: From Rs. 1.14T → Rs. 948B
Decline: -17.25%
The reduction is largely attributed to energy trade contraction and policy-based import restrictions during Pakistan’s foreign exchange crisis.
🇺🇸 United States – Growing Tech and Machinery Link
Growth: From 2.62% to 3.34% share
Rising demand for high-tech machinery, industrial inputs, and medical equipment drove this upward trend.
📊 Regional Trade Highlights
🔹 ASEAN Region on the Rise
Countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand saw increased trade flow with Pakistan:
Indonesia (6.63%): Key supplier of palm oil, coal, and raw food ingredients.
Malaysia & Thailand: Consistent contributors to energy and agri-food security.
🔹 Middle Eastern Energy Partners Still Crucial
Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman maintained steady energy-based exports.
Oman’s increased share (to 1.74%) suggests stronger liquefied fuel demand.
📉 Countries with Declining Import Share
Saudi Arabia: -17.25% decline
Kuwait: -24% decline
Germany & UK: Slight drop, likely due to cost-cutting and currency issues
South Korea: Reduced share due to China-driven substitution
🧠 What This Means: Analytical Summary
China’s dominance reflects Pakistan’s integration with Chinese supply chains and growing industrial ties.
Middle Eastern oil reliance is shifting gradually, possibly due to diversification and renewable targets.
U.S. trade growth highlights efforts to balance geopolitical dependencies with Western tech imports.
ASEAN countries are becoming critical for food, fuel, and industrial raw material sourcing.
📦 Cumulative Import Statistics (2024–25)
Total Imports (10 Months): Rs. 13,459,407 million
Top 5 Countries: Account for 59.83% of all imports
Top 10 Countries: Represent over 75%
"Others" Category: Down from Rs. 2.17T to Rs. 1.88T — showing more focused sourcing
📌 Policy Implications for 2025–26
Tariff Planning: Focus on revising import duties from China, UAE, and ASEAN to balance budget.
Bilateral Expansion: Leverage growth with Indonesia, Malaysia, Qatar via favorable trade deals.
Local Manufacturing Push: Decline in Germany/UK imports suggests potential for local substitutes.
Import Optimization: Use data for smarter L/C allocations and forex planning.
✅ Conclusion
This official trade report paints a detailed picture of Pakistan’s evolving import strategy. The growing ties with China, UAE, ASEAN, and the U.S. reflect both economic necessity and geopolitical strategy.
As Pakistan navigates energy transitions, currency challenges, and global inflation, smart trade decisions based on such data can help shape a resilient import ecosystem.
📚 References
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) – www.pbs.gov.pk
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) – www.sbp.org.pk
Pakistan Customs Portal – weboctro.pakcustoms.gov.pk
TradeInfo.online – Official Trade Monitoring & Analysis Platform