Pakistan's Food Exports Plummet by 10.25% in July

Strategic Insights -

The recent numbers from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics paint a concerning picture for the country's food exports. In July 2025, the exports of food commodities dropped by 10.25 percent, reaching $426.995 million compared to $475.766 million during the same period in the previous year. This decline was notable in several key commodities, including rice, vegetables, and oil seeds and nuts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Food group exports from Pakistan saw a significant decline of 10.25 percent in July 2025, with a total value of $426.995 million, compared to $475.766 million during the same period last year.
  • Rice exports plummeted by 18.29 percent, while vegetables saw an even sharper decline of 44.95 percent.
  • Exports of oil seeds and nuts also fell by 27.24 percent, indicating a decline in the production and export of these key commodities.
  • Fish and fish preparations saw an import growth of 18.60 percent, and fruit imports rose by 43.63 percent, highlighting the country's changing trade dynamics.
  • Tobacco exports experienced a staggering increase of 786.63 percent, indicating a volatile and perhaps unexpected shift in the country's trade patterns.
  • Meat and meat preparations were among the few categories that saw growth, with exports increasing by 9.80 percent, reaching 9,031 metric tons valued at $40.461 million.

Statistics:

  • 10.25% - Decline in food group exports from Pakistan in July 2025.
  • $426.995 million - Total value of food exports in July 2025.
  • $475.766 million - Total value of food exports in July 2024.
  • 18.29% - Decline in rice exports.
  • 44.95% - Drop in vegetable exports.
  • 27.24% - Fall in exports of oil seeds and nuts.
  • 18.60% - Import growth of fish and fish preparations.
  • 43.63% - Rise in fruit imports.
  • 786.63% - Staggering increase in tobacco exports.
  • $40.461 million - Value of meat and meat preparations exported in July 2025.
  • 9,031 metric tons - Quantity of meat exported in July 2025.
  • 10% - Growth in meat and meat preparations exports.
  • 44.49% - Overall increase in food imports into the country in July 2025.
  • $743.879 million - Total value of food imports in July 2025.
  • $513.389 million - Total value of food imports in July 2024.

Sources:

  • Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. (2025). Food Group Exports Decline in July.