Illustrate the trend of Pakistan's exports and imports for major products/services over the period of last five years.
Pakistan's exports and imports change every year due to variations in global demand, production levels, currency exchange rates and international economic conditions. Studying these trends helps understand the performance of Pakistan's trade sector.
SLO Content
The trend of exports and imports shows how the value and quantity of traded goods and services change over time. Pakistan's major exports include textiles, rice, leather products, sports goods and IT services, while major imports include petroleum products, machinery, electrical equipment and industrial raw materials. Analysing the last five years helps identify growth patterns and challenges in Pakistan's trade activities.
Activity
Pakistan's Export and Import Trends (2022–2026)
Study the graph carefully and analyse the changing trend of Pakistan's exports and imports over the last five years. Observe the increase or decrease in trade values and identify the factors that may have influenced these changes.
Activity Questions
1. Which year shows the highest export value according to the graph?
2. Identify whether Pakistan's imports increased or decreased during the period 2022–2026.
3. Which major export sector contributed significantly to Pakistan's trade growth?
4. Suggest two reasons why export and import trends change over time.