Pakistan-Central Asia Trade Soars as Exports Hit $1.77bn in FY25

Pakistan’s trade with Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan climbed to $2.41 billion in FY25, reflecting strong growth from $1.92 billion in FY24.
As per documents reviewed by Wealth Pakistan, Pakistan’s exports to these countries surged to $1.77 billion, while imports were valued at $641 million. This marks a recovery compared to FY24, when exports stood at $1.34 billion and imports reached $581 million.
Afghanistan remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner in the region. Exports to Afghanistan increased to $1.39 billion, while imports rose to $612.5 million. Kazakhstan has also become a major destination for Pakistani goods, with exports growing to $250.8 million. Uzbekistan followed with $91.4 million in exports and $20.3 million in imports.
Other regional economies, including Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan, contributed smaller yet steady shares to Pakistan’s bilateral trade.
Despite this encouraging momentum, experts caution that Pakistan’s footprint in the Central Asian market is still limited. Central Asia’s global trade in FY24 stood at a massive $318.01 billion, while Pakistan’s share remained below $0.5 billion.
At the same time, Pakistan’s corridors are gaining traction for transit trade. The Pakistan-Central Asia transit trade volume reached $410 million in FY25, underscoring the growing reliance of landlocked states on Pakistani routes for regional connectivity.
Experts emphasize that the recent rise in trade is a positive sign, but Pakistan’s real opportunity lies in strengthening direct connectivity and developing strategic trade corridors with Central Asia. Expanding transport links, logistics networks, and trade agreements could help Pakistan secure a larger portion of this vast and fast-growing regional market.