PMEX Crosses PKR 11.3 Trillion in Traded Value, Marks Strong Growth in FY2025–26.

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX), the country’s only licensed commodity futures exchange, concluded fiscal year 2025–26 with strong growth across all major performance indicators, reinforcing its position as the country’s only regulated commodity futures exchange.

During the financial year, PMEX recorded its highest ever total traded value of PKR 11.3 trillion, representing a 22 percent increase year-on-year. Trading activity surged by 87 percent to reach 17.2 million lots, while investor participation strengthened significantly with new accounts growing by 58 percent year-on-year. The Exchange also achieved its highest-ever, single-day traded value of PKR 177 billion.

Expanding the Agricultural Futures Ecosystem

During the year, PMEX advanced the development of Pakistan’s agricultural commodity ecosystem by expanding its suite of domestic deliverable Wheat, Rice, Maize, and Sugar Futures Contracts.

Through targeted awareness campaigns, roadshows, and broker engagement initiatives, the Exchange expanded participation among farmers, traders, processors, exporters, and agribusinesses. Within weeks of launching its deliverable agricultural contracts, PMEX recorded trading of over 650 metric tons of local agricultural commodities, demonstrating encouraging market acceptance and growing interest in regulated agricultural futures.

Additionally, the Exchange expanded retail investor access through the rollout of PMEX Sahulat Accounts, pairing the onboarding drive with continuous investor education and broker capacity-building programs to promote informed participation.

Executive Commentary on Economic Impact

“FY2025–26 has been a landmark year for PMEX. Our strong performance reflects growing confidence in Pakistan’s regulated commodity futures market and the continued trust of our investors, brokers, and stakeholders,” said Mr. Khurram Zafar, MD & CEO of PMEX. “As we expand agricultural futures and broaden investor participation, we remain committed to developing transparent, efficient, and inclusive commodity markets that contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth.”

Building on this operational momentum, PMEX plans to continue expanding its product portfolio, leveraging technology, strengthening the domestic agricultural commodity ecosystem, and deepening Pakistan’s regulated commodity futures market to drive broader participation and support sustainable economic growth.