During the current fiscal year, Pakistan’s fruit exports increased, while vegetable exports declined. During the first four months of the fiscal year fruit exports earned $107.71 million, 2% higher than the $105.55 million recorded in the same period last year.
In October, fruit exports reached $19.73 million, compared to $21.17 million in September and $15.73 million in October last year. Banana exports alone contributed more than $4.2 million during the month. Overall, Pakistan earned $241.34 million from total fruit exports in FY 2025.
In contrast, vegetable exports generated only $52.70 million in the first four months of the current fiscal year, marking a sharp 93.23% decline from $101.84 million in the same period last year. In October, vegetable exports stood at $10.81 million, slightly lower than $11.98 million in September and significantly below $22.34 million in October last year. Total vegetable exports in FY 2025 amounted to $249.64 million. Flood-related crop losses across major producing areas significantly reduced the country’s exportable surplus and contributed to this decline.
Fruit exports are already 2% higher year-on-year, and the upcoming citrus season is likely to push Pakistan’s overall fruit exports even higher. Citrus alone contributes nearly $180 million annually from export, and with its arrivals begins in December, followed by peak harvesting in January and February, the country is well-positioned to outperform last year’s fruit export levels.
