Crude Oil Imports Jump Over 14%
In FY25, Pakistan petroleum exports and oil imports demonstrated significant growth, reflecting increased industrial activity and rising demand. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), oil imports grew by 14%, reaching 8.489 million tonnes compared to 7.388 million tonnes a year ago. This surge highlights higher consumption across transportation and energy sectors—an indicator of economic momentum.
Petroleum Exports Surge 118.7%
A major development in Pakistan petroleum exports and oil imports FY25 was the remarkable 118.7% rise in petroleum exports. From July to April FY25, exports totaled $492.04 million, compared to $224.97 million during the same period last year. This impressive increase was largely driven by local refineries ramping up output using imported crude oil.
Local Refineries Boost Output
Rising crude oil imports helped domestic refineries enhance production. The output of 11 key petroleum products climbed 4.48% year-on-year. Notably, high-speed diesel output rose by 9.32%, and furnace oil saw a 2.73% increase—further underlining robust downstream activity in Pakistan’s petroleum sector in FY25.
Petroleum Imports Drop in Value Despite Volume Growth
Although petroleum imports increased in quantity by 7.12% to 8.78 million tonnes, their total value dropped 6.29%. This suggests better pricing or cost management strategies in import operations.
LNG Imports Decline, LPG Imports Surge
- LNG imports dropped by 10.31%, likely due to price factors or seasonal shifts.
- LPG imports, however, surged by 34.71%, indicating stronger domestic usage.
Refined Petroleum Exports See Strong Growth
Petroleum product exports climbed 106.63% year-on-year, totaling $410.49 million. Volume increases were seen across various products:
- Petroleum crude exports hit 40,552 tonnes, up from zero last year.
- Petroleum products excluding top naphtha rose 103% to 888,737 tonnes.
- Top naphtha exports grew 105% to 82,266 tonnes.
Economic Outlook Positive
The rise in oil imports and exports signals strong economic activity. With increased refinery capacity and higher output, Pakistan’s petroleum sector is contributing positively to economic momentum in FY25.
Conclusion
Pakistan’s energy landscape in FY25 reflects growth in both crude imports and petroleum exports. With refineries operating at higher capacity and export numbers doubling, the country shows strong signs of economic recovery.
