Meat Exports Rise 16.20% in July – UrduPoint
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 21st Aug, 2026)
Meat and meat preparations exports from the country increased by 16.20% in value during the first month of the current financial year, reaching $47.001 million in July 2026 compared with $40.449 million in the corresponding month of last year.
The country exported 8,983 metric tons of meat and meat preparations during July 2026, compared with 9,141 metric tons in the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
Meanwhile, fish and fish preparations exports also recorded a marginal increase. The country earned $22.544 million from the export of 11,568 metric tons during July 2026, compared with $22.447 million from 11,738 metric tons in the corresponding month of the previous year.
Other notable exports figures include:
- Rice: A significant increase of 19.15% to 346,024 metric tons worth $199.950 million.
- Tobacco: Substantial growth of 72.55%, with 2,334 metric tons valued at $6.861 million.
- Spices: An increase of 9.95% to 2,905 metric tons worth $7.426 million.
- Oilseeds and nuts: A surge of 493.70% to $24.898 million.
The food group exports overall increased by 2.47% during the month, reaching $437.078 million.
On the import side, food group imports into the country during July 2026 stood at $805.447 million, compared to $744.974 million in July 2025.
