Karachi: Pakistan has witnessed a notable surge in exports during the first quarter of the current financial year.
Particularly noteworthy is the 19% increase in the export of food items, reaching a total value of $1.28 billion. This growth extends across various sectors, including rice, fruits, vegetables, meat, spices, and sugar.
Moreover, exports of raw cotton, cotton yarn, surgical instruments, and chemicals have seen a significant boost. The report highlights positive trends in several other product categories, such as plastic products, transport equipment, jewelry, and cement, contributing to the impressive export figures in the initial three months of the financial year.
Despite the overall volume of total exports experiencing a 6.63% decrease from July to September, amounting to $6.91 billion, there is a promising reversal indicated in September, with a 4.65% increase. This brings the total export value for the month to $2.47 billion.