February 19, 2019 (MLN): Pakistan’s exports in January, 2019 was $2.04 billion (provisional) as compared to $2.08 billion (provisional) in December, 2018 showing a decrease of 1.78% but increased by 3.97% as compared to $1. 97 billion in January, 2018.
Year-on-year growth in December 2018 (prior month) was comparatively higher than that in January depicting a slowdown in growth during the month (the graph shows year-on-year change each month).
Exports during July–January, 2018 -2019 totaled $13.23 billion (provisional) against $12.94 billion during the corresponding period of last year showing an increase of 2.24%.
Main commodities of exports during January, 2019 were Readymade garments (Rs. 35,549million), Knitwear (Rs.34,477million), Bed wear (Rs.26,811million), Cotton cloth (Rs.25,155 million), Rice others (Rs.24,774 million), Cotton yarn (Rs.12,013million), Fruits (Rs.9,993million), Towels(Rs.9,491million), Madeup articles (excl. towels & bed wear) (Rs.8,669 million) and Rice Basmati (Rs.7,987 million).
