Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$499.8M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$230.0M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$269.9M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $499.8M from Pakistan and exported $230.0M to it, across 1,164 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.4B from Pakistan and exported $3.6B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $269.9M with Pakistan, importing 2.2× as much as it exported. U.S. goods imports from Pakistan of $499.8M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $440.2M.
Pakistan is a significant South Asian trading nation with major exports in textiles, apparel, leather goods, rice, and surgical instruments. The country operates under a customs framework administered by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and has preferential trade arrangements with China and several regional partners. Trade professionals should be aware of Pakistan's regulatory environment, including SRO-based duty concessions and import restrictions on certain goods.
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Pakistan's top exports are textiles and apparel, rice, leather goods, surgical instruments, and sports equipment, with textiles accounting for the largest share of export earnings.
Pakistan has a Free Trade Agreement with China (CPFTA), a Preferential Trade Agreement with Malaysia, and is part of SAFTA within the South Asian region, offering reduced duties on qualifying goods.
Pakistan's customs duties are governed by the Customs Act and administered by the FBR, with duty rates set in the Pakistan Customs Tariff based on HS codes, supplemented by regulatory duties and additional customs duties on select imports.
The top U.S. imports from Pakistan are Cotton Knit Sweaters, Toilet & Kitchen Linen of Cotton Terry Fabrics and Men's & Boys' Cotton Trousers, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $51.5M | |
| 2 | $47.4M | |
| 3 | $44.4M | |
| 4 | $42.3M | |
| 5 | $21.6M | |
| 6 | $17.6M | |
| 7 | $17.4M | |
| 8 | $14.1M | |
| 9 | $13.2M | |
| 10 | $11.0M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $44.2M | |
| 2 | $40.7M | |
| 3 | $29.9M | |
| 4 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $11.9M |
| 5 | $10.4M | |
| 6 | $5.1M | |
| 7 | $3.8M | |
| 8 | $3.5M | |
| 9 | $3.5M | |
| 10 | $3.2M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$1.8B
Services Imports
$1.1B