The United States remained Pakistan’s largest export destination in April 2026, with exports totaling $489.75 million, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.
However, exports to the U.S. recorded a marginal decline of 0.8 percent year-on-year, compared to $493.83 million in the same month last year.
China ranked as the second-largest export market for Pakistan during the month, with shipments rising sharply by 43.7 percent to $275.92 million, compared to $191.95 million a year earlier.
The United Kingdom secured the third position among Pakistan’s export destinations, generating export receipts of $179.78 million, reflecting a decline of 4.6 percent on an annual basis.
Among European markets, Spain emerged as another major destination, with exports increasing 3.4 percent year-on-year to $137.74 million.
Meanwhile, exports to the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) dropped significantly by 17.6 percent to $133.05 million, while exports to Germany declined 9.2 percent to $129.52 million.
Export earnings from the Netherlands also fell by 16.9 percent year-on-year to $124.11 million.
On a month-on-month basis, exports to the United States increased 2.6 percent, while shipments to China rose 9.3 percent. Exports to the United Kingdom, however, edged down by 0.3 percent compared to the previous month.
Cumulatively, during the first ten months of FY2026-27, the United States remained Pakistan’s largest export market, with total exports reaching $5.12 billion, slightly higher than the $5.04 billion recorded during the same period last fiscal year.
China remained the second-largest destination, with exports rising 7.2 percent to $2.22 billion, while exports to the United Kingdom stood at $1.8 billion during the July-April period.
