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Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports

ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025 rise 8.4% to $14.8 billion in July-April

publishes exhibitor list

The exhibitor list for ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025 has been released exclusively through a newly
launched mobile app, available for both Android and iOS users. The exhibition, scheduled from October 28 to
31, 2025, at Singapore Expo, has attracted over 770 exhibitors from 31 countries and regions, covering 70,000
square meters of exhibition space. The event will showcase innovations across 19 product sectors,
representing the entire textile manufacturing value chain.

The mobile app offers features such as a personalized itinerary planner, a bookmark function, and a built-in
wayfinder to map out optimal booth visit routes. These tools also support exhibitor networking by simplifying
partner discovery. Currently, the exhibitor list is available only on the app, with a web version expected to be
released on the official website by the end of June.

ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025 is owned by CEMATEX and its Chinese partners, the China Textile
Machinery Association (CTMA) and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX). The show is
organized by ITMA Services Pte Ltd, co-organized by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co., Ltd
(BJITME), with the Japan Textile Machinery Association (JTMA) as a special partner.

Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports increased by frequent energy shortages, and stiff competition
8.4% during the July-April period, reaching a total of from other textile-exporting countries such as
$14.8 billion. This growth highlights the resilience of Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam put pressure on the
Pakistan’s textile industry despite global economic industry. Addressing these issues requires
uncertainties and fluctuating demand in international continuous strategic efforts to improve production
Aid by Trade Foundation completes €2.8 markets. The textile sector remains a vital part of efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supply
chains.
Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to the
country’s export revenues and employment.
million project for climate-resilient The growth in exports was mainly driven by strong Industry analysts remain optimistic that Pakistan’s
textile exports can continue their upward trend by
demand from key international markets such as the
focusing on innovation and diversification of product
agriculture in Africa United States, the European Union, and China. lines. Expanding into emerging markets and
enhancing trade relations through free trade
Pakistan’s competitive pricing, good quality
products, and diversified textile and apparel agreements will also be crucial to sustaining growth.
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has successfully boosting incomes by approximately €509. offerings helped the country maintain its market
concluded its €2.8 million CAR-iSMa project, aimed share and attract new buyers. Major contributors to The textile sector is not only important for export
at enhancing climate resilience in African cotton The project also explored carbon sequestration the export volume included cotton yarn, fabrics, revenues but also provides millions of jobs,
farming. Over three years, more than 100,000 through soil improvements, potentially opening new garments, and home textiles. The government has especially for women, playing a significant role in
smallholder farmers across Côte d'Ivoire, Zambia, income streams via carbon credits. Women played a supported the textile industry through various social and economic development in Pakistan.
and Mozambique participated in trials of regenerative pivotal role, leading compost production initiatives policies aimed at enhancing exports. These include Sustaining growth in textile exports is vital for the
agricultural practices. These included composting, and becoming local champions of sustainable incentives for exporters, improvements in country’s broader economic stability and long-term
biochar application, crop rotation, and integrated practices. Funded by Germany’s BMZ and infrastructure, and efforts to ensure a steady supply prosperity.
pest management. of energy. Additionally, initiatives focusing on
implemented with GIZ and LDC Suisse, CAR-iSMa upgrading technology, promoting value addition, In summary, Pakistan’s textile and apparel export
In Côte d'Ivoire, demonstration plots showed up to a underscores AbTF’s commitment to sustainable and complying with international quality and performance during July-April demonstrates a
37% increase in yields compared to untreated fields. agriculture and climate adaptation in Africa. The sustainability standards have helped improve positive trend driven by strong international demand
Following a pest-afflicted 2022/2023 season, initiative aligns with the Sub-Saharan Cotton Initiative Pakistan’s reputation in the global market. and supportive domestic policies. Overcoming
participating farmers saw average yields rise from and continues to influence sustainable farming ongoing challenges and seizing new opportunities
272 to 1,007 kilograms per hectare in 2023/2024, practices across the region. Despite these positive developments, the textile will be key to further strengthening Pakistan’s
sector still faces challenges. Rising input costs, position in the global textile industry.

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