STRUCTURAL CHANGE IN PAKISTANI EXPORTS 1992 - 2005

Abstract

1. ObjectivesThis study analyses• Structural change in Pakistani exports during 1992 – 2005. A comparison is made between the period 1992 – 1998 and the period 1999 – 2005. Has there been a significant change in the structure (i.e. commodity composition) of exports during this period?• Exports are categorized into ‘Core’, ‘Development’ and ‘Other’ categories (as defined by EPB). Are exports with high world elasticities of demand growing more rapidly? These exports are mainly grouped within the ‘development’ and ‘all other’ categories by the EPB.Exports are also grouped by end use. The categorization enables us to identify product markets towards which Pakistani exports are targeted.