According to a document from the Federal Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan’s exports have fallen by $1.3 billion in the 13 months from October 2025 to now due to the conflict with Afghanistan, while transit revenue has declined by $200 million.
The document shows that Pakistan has marginally increased exports to Central Asian states through the Iranian corridor.
Pakistan’s exports to Central Asian states have increased from $380 million in 2024-25 to $392 million in 2025-26, however, the document also makes it clear that key sectors such as meat and pharmaceuticals have been affected due to increased transit costs and time.
According to the document, the Central Asian states have shifted towards the Turkey-centered Middle Corridor for their trade, while Afghanistan has shifted towards the Georgian and Iranian corridors.
The document further reveals that due to the restrictions imposed on sea shipping with Russia, trade with Russia was also being done through land corridors, which has now been affected.
The document shows that Afghanistan has shifted most of its trade and transit trade away from Pakistan and towards Iran and Central Asian states. Afghanistan has particularly given priority to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, along with promoting trade with India, China and the United Arab Emirates.
It should be noted that Pakistan had closed the border crossing points of Torkham and Chaman for all trade activities indefinitely in October 2025 due to the security situation.
