Pakistan reports rise in food exports and slower food imports in July-August
Most outlets highlighted the 7.7% increase in food exports, particularly noting the 24.68% rise in rice shipments. They also mentioned the slower 2.23% growth in food imports, attributing it to higher purchases of tea and milk products. While Dawn added context about the specific raw food items driving the export growth, both outlets framed the report in largely similar terms.
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Pakistan’s food exports rebound 7.7% in July-August as rice shipments surge
Rice export value jumps 24.68% in 2MFY27 while food imports edge up 2.23% to $1.503 billion, driven by higher tea and milk product purchases
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Exports rebound as imports slow
ISLAMABAD: Food imports grew a paltry 2.23 per cent in the first two months of 2026-27, driven mainly by higher purchases of powdered milk and tea. However, exports of raw food items rose 7.68 per cent in July-August FY27, reversing the negative trend seen in the preceding fiscal year, mainly due to higher exports of rice, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. In abso...
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