Smartphone Imports Decline as Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens
Mobile Phone Imports See Significant Decline in Pakistan
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports have experienced a notable decline of 16.31% during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year (FY25), as per data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). From July 2024 to May 2025, the country imported mobile phones valued at $1.356 billion, a considerable drop from the $1.620 billion recorded during the same period in FY24. This downturn reflects shifting import trends within the Pakistani market.
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Sharp Monthly Drop in Mobile Phone Imports in May 2025
The downward trend in mobile phone imports continued into May 2025, with a year-on-year decrease of 35.83%. Imports in May 2025 stood at $101.131 million, significantly less than the $157.592 million imported in May 2024. Furthermore, compared to the previous month, April 2025, mobile phone imports in May 2025 also saw a 19.61% reduction, falling from $125.103 million.
Overall Trade Dynamics: Exports Up, Imports Rise
While mobile phone imports have fallen, Pakistan’s overall merchandise exports witnessed a 5.15% increase in the first eleven months of FY25, reaching $29.564 billion compared to $28.117 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. However, total imports into the country also rose by 7.50%, amounting to $53.550 billion during July 2024–May 2025, up from $49.815 billion in the same period of FY24. This indicates a widening trade deficit despite the reduction in mobile phone imports.
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