Net trade in goods in Pakistan
Pakistan: Net trade in goods was -31.09 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in Pakistan, 1976–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods in Pakistan is -31.09 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 32.3% on the previous year and down 81.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Pakistan peaked at -142.00 million BoP, current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, -36.86 billion BoP, current US$, in 2021.
That places Pakistan 186th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | -2.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -142.00 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -19.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -31.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -27.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -36.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 183 Canada -22.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 184 Israel -26.10 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 185 Portugal -27.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 187 Ukraine -32.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 188 Morocco -33.46 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 189 Romania -36.70 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Pakistan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -7.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,669 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 13.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 426.04 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,669 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 279.41 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.30 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 40.45 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 6.82 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Pakistan?
- Net trade in goods in Pakistan was -31.09 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was -142.00 million BoP, current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.86 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- How does Pakistan rank for net trade in goods?
- Pakistan ranks 186th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.