Exports reached $8.423 billion for the first quarter, covering the period from July to September 2026-27, marking a 10.84 percent increase. This quarterly figure represents a notable rise when compared to the $7.599 billion recorded for the first quarter of 2025-26.
During the entire year under review, imports climbed by 13.21 percent, reaching $19.215 billion from $16.973 billion. Consequently, the trade deficit expanded by 15.13 percent, amounting to $10.792 billion this year, up from $9.374 billion last year.
Looking at September figures alone, exports saw a 17.61 percent jump, hitting $2.939 billion compared to $2.499 billion recorded in September 2025. Meanwhile, imports for September 2026 rose by 11.05 percent, reaching $6.494 billion against $5.848 billion recorded in September 2025.
Furthermore, September 2026 exports surged by 16.07 percent when measured against the $2.532 billion figure from August 2026. Imports for September 2026 also increased by 11.50 percent, totaling $6.494 billion compared to $5.824 billion recorded in August 2026.
