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Pakistan trade with GCC region

Overview

Pakistan’s exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) increased by 2.1 percent between January and July 2026, totaling $1.944 billion. This growth, an increase of approximately $40 million over the previous year, was primarily driven by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where exports rose 5.9 percent to $1.280 billion. The UAE currently represents 65.9 percent of Pakistan’s total exports to the GCC.

Saudi Arabia remains the second-largest market in the region, contributing 20.6 percent of the total with a 1.4 percent increase to $401.1 million. While the UAE and Saudi Arabia account for 86.5 percent of regional trade, Kuwait saw the highest percentage growth among GCC destinations, with exports rising 14.7 percent to $71.9 million.

Entities

Pakistan · United Arab Emirates · Ahsan Iqbal · Gulf Cooperation Council · Uganda Ministry of Finance

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Pakistan exports to GCC rise to $1.94bn led by UAE growth

    Pakistan’s exports to GCC countries grew 2.1 percent to $1.944 billion from January to July 2026, driven largely by a 5.9 percent increase in trade with the UAE.

  2. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Uganda and Pakistan report positive economic shifts in export and fiscal metrics

    Uganda's export earnings rose 11 percent to $1.3 billion in June 2026 despite falling coffee receipts, while Pakistan reported its lowest fiscal deficit in two decades at 2.6 percent of GDP.

Sources

energyupdate.com.pk · islamabadpost.com.pk · pakbanker.com · pakistantimes.com · thecooperator.news