Trade in Pakistan
Exports, imports and trade policy: the authorities, the latest official publications, and trade indicators.
Key indicators
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Latest year available for each indicator, shown with its figure. The change is measured against the earlier year stated beside it, which is not always the year before. Data refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Authorities and their roles
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Commerce | Trade policy, including tariff policy, trade agreements and import and export policy orders. |
| Federal Board of Revenue, Customs | Customs administration, valuation and clearance of imports and exports. |
| National Tariff Commission (NTC) | Investigates and determines trade remedies, including anti-dumping and countervailing duties. |
| Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) | Export promotion and trade development. |
| State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) | Foreign exchange regulations governing payments for imports and the realisation of export proceeds. |
Recent official publications
Support for trade projects
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