Pakistan’s trade with Central Asian states, along with Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, grew to $2.41 billion in FY25, compared to $1.92 billion in the previous year.
Exports from Pakistan to these countries increased to $1.77 billion, while imports were recorded at $641 million. This is a recovery from FY24, when exports were $1.34 billion and imports were $581 million, according to documents shared with Wealth Pakistan.
Afghanistan remained Pakistan’s biggest trading partner in the region, with exports reaching $1.39 billion and imports recorded at $612.5 million. Kazakhstan also showed strong growth as a trading partner, with Pakistan’s exports rising to $250.8 million. Uzbekistan followed with $91.4 million in exports and $20.3 million in imports during FY25.
Other countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, continued smaller but steady trade with Pakistan.
Central Asian countries had a total global trade of $318.01 billion in FY24, but Pakistan’s share was still less than $0.5 billion, showing large untapped potential. Pakistan-Central Asia transit trade reached $410 million in FY25, showing increasing use of Pakistan’s routes for regional trade.
Experts say the rise in trade is positive, but the real opportunity for Pakistan lies in building direct connectivity and strategic routes with Central Asian markets.
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