Pakistan’s exports to European countries rose by 5.66% year-on-year in the first four months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, reaching $3.174 billion, up from $3.004 billion in the same period last year. This growth was driven by stronger demand in southern, eastern, and northern European markets.
According to figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan, exports to the European Union (EU) have shown a steady increase, with total earnings rising to $8.863 billion in FY25, a 7.44% rise from $8.249 billion in the previous fiscal year. This uptick was mainly attributed to demand for Pakistani textile and clothing products.
Exports to the EU had dipped by 3.12% to $8.240 billion in FY24, despite Pakistan benefiting from the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status, which allows duty-free access to most EU markets.
Western Europe, which includes Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, and Belgium, remains the largest market for Pakistani exports. However, exports to this region saw a slight decline of 0.2% in the first four months of FY26, reaching $1.491 billion, compared to $1.494 billion in the same period last year.
On the other hand, exports to southern Europe rose by 12.19%, totaling $1.159 billion, driven by increased exports to Spain and Italy. Exports to northern and eastern Europe also saw growth, with exports to northern Europe increasing by 9.84% to $257.4 million, and exports to eastern Europe rising by 10.03% to $267.1 million.
The United Kingdom, once Pakistan’s largest export destination in Europe, saw a slight decrease in exports of 1.03% during the period, totaling $752.97 million, down from $760.83 million. However, exports to the UK grew by 7.19% in FY25 compared to the previous year.
