Pakistan's October Trade Deficit Reaches US$3.9 Billion

Data released on 6 November showed that Pakistan's merchandise trade deficit increased approximately 20% year-on-year to US$3.9 billion in October 2026. Imports reached approximately US$6.81 billion, while exports stood at US$2.93 billion, highlighting continued pressure on the country's external trade balance. The figures create opportunities in export diversification, procurement management and logistics optimisation. HPC can support supply-chain research, international trade assessments and export-market planning.