Pakistan’s non-textile exports fall 13.77% to $12.21 billion in FY26

Pakistan’s non-textile exports declined 13.77% to $12.21 billion in FY2025-26 from $14.16 billion a year earlier, mainly due to lower shipments of agricultural commodities and value-added products, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data.

Agricultural export earnings fell 29.49% to $5.02 billion from $7.12 billion, reflecting declines in both the value and volume of farm shipments.

In contrast, non-agricultural exports increased 3.15% to $7.19 billion from $6.97 billion.

Engineering goods exports rose 5.64%, supported by higher shipments of industrial machinery, transport equipment, electric fans, auto parts and rubber tyres.

Cement export earnings increased 4.02% year-on-year, although shipment volumes declined 4.07%.

Footwear exports slipped 0.47% during FY26. Shipments classified as other footwear rose 33.02%, partly offsetting a 5.22% decline in leather footwear and a 33.02% drop in canvas footwear.

Exports of leather manufactures edged up 0.64%, led by a 7.92% increase in leather garments. Leather gloves declined 5.15%, while other leather manufactures rose 5.78%.

Raw leather exports fell 6.35%, indicating continued weakness in unprocessed and semi-processed products.

Surgical instrument exports declined 0.03%. Pakistan remains a major supplier of these products, although much of their value is captured by international brands that remarket them in Western countries.

Carpet and rug exports dropped 20.22%, while sports goods shipments increased 10.08%, supported by an 11.72% rise in football exports.

Exports of gur products, which are not classified under the food category, fell 2.68%, mainly due to the closure of the Torkham border.