Pakistan’s Trade with Central Asia, Afghanistan & Azerbaijan Rises to $2.41 Billion in FY25

Pakistan’s bilateral trade with Central Asian countries, along with Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, surged to $2.41 billion in the fiscal year 2025, marking a significant increase from $1.92 billion in the previous year.

Exports from Pakistan to these regions rose sharply to $1.77 billion, while imports were recorded at $641 million. This reflects a strong recovery compared to FY24, when exports stood at $1.34 billion and imports at $581 million, according to documents obtained by Wealth Pakistan.

Afghanistan remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner in the region, with exports climbing to $1.39 billion and imports reaching $612.5 million. Kazakhstan has also become a key partner, with Pakistan’s exports increasing to $250.8 million. Uzbekistan followed with exports totaling $91.4 million and imports of $20.3 million in FY25.

Other Central Asian countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan, maintained smaller yet steady shares in the bilateral trade volume.

Despite the growth, Pakistan’s trade share with Central Asia remains modest. Central Asian countries recorded a massive $318.01 billion in global trade during FY24, while Pakistan’s share stood at under $0.5 billion.

The Pakistan-Central Asia transit trade reached $410 million in FY25, “signalling growing reliance on Pakistan’s corridors for regional connectivity.”

Experts emphasize that while the current increase in trade is promising, Pakistan’s greatest opportunity lies in developing direct connectivity and strategic trade routes with the Central Asian bloc to unlock the full potential of regional commerce.