Exports to North America rise 10pc in July-February

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports to North America grew 9.76 per cent to $4.273 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year against $3.893bn a year ago, mainly due to a surge in exports to the US.

The United States accounted for 94pc of Pakistan’s total exports to North America, with the remaining share going to other countries, particularly Canada. According to data compiled by the State Bank of Pakistan, the rise in exports to the region is primarily due to a surge in textile and clothing exports to the US.