Pakistan’s imports from Iran have continued to increase despite ongoing uncertainty and regional tensions, highlighting the growing trade relationship between the two neighboring countries.
During the first two months of the current fiscal year, Pakistan imported goods worth $248 million from Iran, equivalent to approximately Rs. 68.7 billion. This represents a significant increase from the $212 million recorded during the same period last year.
The latest figures show that Pakistan’s imports from Iran rose by around 17% during the two-month period, reflecting stronger trade activity between the two countries.
The increase comes despite challenges linked to regional instability, border-related concerns and broader economic uncertainty, indicating that demand for Iranian imports has remained relatively strong.
Official trade data further shows that Pakistan’s imports from Iran reached $1.395 billion during FY2025-26, marking a 12% increase compared with the previous fiscal year.
The rise suggests that bilateral trade has been gaining momentum, with Pakistan increasingly relying on Iranian products to meet demand across several sectors.
The longer-term trend also points toward a steady expansion in imports from Iran. Pakistan’s imports from the neighboring country stood at approximately $440 million in FY2019-20.
Since then, the figure has increased substantially, reaching $1.395 billion in FY2025-26. This represents more than a threefold increase over the period.
The continued growth in imports highlights the importance of Pakistan-Iran economic ties, particularly as both countries seek to expand cross-border trade and strengthen commercial cooperation.
If the current trend continues, Iran could become an increasingly important source of imports for Pakistan in the coming years.
