Pakistan’s textile exports increased by 7.37% during the first eleven months of the current financial year, reaching $16.36 billion. This marks a significant rise compared to $15.24 billion in the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The growth was driven by strong performance in key segments. Knitwear exports surged by 14.46%, hitting $4.56 billion, while bed wear exports rose 10.56% to $2.84 billion. These sectors contributed heavily to the overall increase in textile shipments.
Other areas also showed positive trends. Towel exports increased by 2.84% to nearly $995 million, and exports of tents, canvas, and tarpaulin jumped by 9.58% to $177.77 million. Additionally, ready-made garments saw a 16.35% rise, totaling $3.77 billion in exports.
Despite these gains, some textile products faced declines. Raw cotton exports plummeted by 98.45%, falling to just $0.87 million. Cotton yarn exports also dropped by 32.04%, while cotton carded or combed exports fell sharply by 99.28%.
Looking at recent monthly data, textile exports for May 2025 decreased slightly by 1.75% compared to May 2024, totaling $1.53 billion. However, exports showed a strong month-on-month increase of 25.42% in May 2025 compared to April 2025.
Overall, the textile sector continues to be a vital part of Pakistan’s export economy, showing resilience and growth amid challenges. The positive trends in key commodities signal a promising future for the industry.