Country profile
Pakistan
A large textile and clothing exporter, also known for rice, sports goods and surgical instruments.
Updated 11 November 2026. Sources at the bottom of the page.
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Population
- 245.1 million (2026)
- Currency
- Pakistani rupee (PKR)
- GDP, 2026
- US$450 billion
- Exports, 2025
- US$30.8 billion
- Exchange rate
- 1 USD = 277.0 PKR (11 Nov 2026)
Economy
IMF World Economic Outlook, October 2026. 2026 and 2027 are IMF projections.
3.6%Real GDP growth, 2026
3.5%Real GDP growth, 2027
7.1%Inflation, 2026
6.9%Unemployment, 2026
69.8% of GDPGovernment debt, 2026
0% of GDPCurrent account, 2026
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Trade
Top export markets
Share of the country’s exports, 2025
- United States (19.3%)
- China (7.4%)
- United Kingdom (6.8%)
- United Arab Emirates (6.2%)
- Germany (5.5%)
Main exports
Product groups, share of exports
- Home textiles, including bed linen and towels (18.5%)
- Knitted clothing (16.6%)
- Woven clothing, including denim (13.8%)
- Cereals, mainly rice (8.3%)
- Cotton yarn and fabric (7.7%)
Main trade agreements
- EU GSP+ (duty-free access for most goods)
- China–Pakistan Free Trade Agreement
- South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)
- Free trade agreements with Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Indonesia
Trade policy to watch
- EU GSP+: duty-free access to the EU depends on Pakistan meeting labour, human-rights and environmental conventions.
- Foreign exchange: past dollar shortages led to import restrictions and payment delays; an IMF programme is in place.
- Energy costs: high and unreliable power and gas supply affect textile mills.
Energy
Gas, oil, coal, hydro and nuclear all produce a share of Pakistan's electricity, and rooftop solar has grown fast. Pakistan imports most of its oil and much of its gas as LNG.
What it means for your supply chain
- Pakistan is a key source of home textiles, denim, towels, sports goods (Sialkot) and surgical instruments.
- Check payment terms and letters of credit carefully.
- Ask suppliers about backup power and gas supply.
Sources
- IMF, World Economic Outlook, October 2026: GDP, growth, inflation, unemployment, government debt, current account (2026 and 2027 are projections; updated automatically).
- IMF, World Economic Outlook database: population (2026 estimate).
- Trading Economics, based on UN Comtrade data: export markets and main exports; shares calculated from the listed values.
- Rates by Exchange Rate API (open access rates; updated daily).
- Energy Institute, Statistical Review of World Energy 2026: energy profile.
Figures are the latest published at the time of the update and may since have been revised. This page is for general information, not investment or legal advice.