During the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, imports of agricultural and other chemicals in Pakistan declined by 5.38% compared to the corresponding period last year. From July to April 2023-24, the value of imported agricultural and other chemicals was $7.084 billion, down from $7.487 billion in the same period last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data. Conversely, imports of domestically manufactured fertilizer increased by 13.02%, with over 1.232 million metric tons valued at $611.780 million imported, compared to 796,090 metric tons worth $541.312 million in the same period last year. Insecticide imports decreased by 2.71%, with approximately 30,313 metric tons valued at $161.654 million imported, down from 33,529 metric tons worth $166.149 million last year. Additionally, imports of agriculture machinery and implements surged by 99.97% during the review period, totaling $69.275 billion compared to $34.643 million in the same period last year.
Imports Of Agricultural Chemicals Experienced Growth Of 5.38%
