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ISLAMABAD: Exports of non-textile goods plunged 13.77 per cent to $12.21 billion in FY26, down from $14.16bn in the preceding year, as shipments of agricultural produce and value-added products suffered steep declines.
The downturn underscores mounting pressure on key sectors, particularly agriculture, where lower volumes and weakening external demand have eroded earnings. By contrast, only marginal gains were recorded in leather, footwear and engineering products during FY26, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
The agriculture sector bore the brunt of the slowdown, with export earnings tumbling 29.49pc to $5.02bn in FY26, down from $7.12bn a year earlier. The simultaneous drop in both value and volume of farm commodities highlights the twin pressures of softer international prices and waning demand in major markets.
In contrast, non-agricultural exports managed a modest 3.15pc uptick, rising to $7.19bn from $6.97bn over the same period last year. Within this segment, engineering goods posted a 5.64pc increase, led by stronger shipments of industrial machinery, transport equipment, electric fans, auto parts and rubber tyres.
