The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has said Pakistan’s cotton sector showed clear signs of recovery during the 2025 season, as national cotton arrivals reached around 5.43 million bales, reflecting an approximately 18 percent year-on-year increase compared to the same period last year, supported by improved crop inflows and steady domestic absorption. According to consolidated figures up to December 31, 2025, cotton arrivals stood at about 5.43 million bales, compared with around 4.55 million bales during the same period last year, said a press release on Saturday issued here. PBF South Punjab Chairman Malik Talat Suhail said the improvement was mainly driven by higher arrivals from major cotton-growing areas of Punjab, while supplies from Sindh remained stable. He said the increase in arrivals also resulted in higher pressing activity, while factory-held stocks remained below half a million bales, indicating that most of the cotton was being absorbed by the local market. Limited exports during the season showed a cautious approach aimed at ensuring domestic availability.
PBF sees cotton crop recovery in 2025
Published on: January 4, 2026 3:19 AM