Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports increased by 8.4% to $14.8 billion during the first ten months of the fiscal year 2024–25, compared to .
6 billion in the same period last year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
The growth was driven by strong performances in knitwear and ready-made garments (RMG).
However, cotton yarn exports declined sharply, indicating a shift toward value-added products in the sector.
Imports of textile machinery surged by 8.4%, reflecting renewed investment and modernization efforts within the industry.
This upward trend underscores Pakistan’s growing competitiveness in the global textile market and highlights the sector’s resilience amid global economic challenges.
The government’s focus on infrastructure development and export facilitation continues to support the industry’s expansion.
As the fiscal year progresses, stakeholders remain optimistic about sustaining this growth trajectory, with expectations for further diversification and value addition in textile exports.
