Pakistan’s textile exports increased by 3.99% during the first four months of FY2025-26, reaching $6.391 billion, up from $6.146 billion in the same period last year, according to fresh data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
Key Drivers of Growth
Several value-added and intermediate textile categories posted solid gains:
- Cotton yarn exports grew 7.74% to $238.9 million.
- Raw cotton exports surged 100%, reaching $2.6 million after recording no exports last year.
- Other yarns (non-cotton) increased 7.5% to $12.31 million.
- Knitwear rose 8.23% to $1.90 billion.
- Bedwear climbed 6.94% to $1.14 billion.
- Ready-made garments improved 5.11% to $1.43 billion.
- Tents, canvas, and tarpaulins posted a strong 32.34% jump to $53.48 million.
- Made-up articles (excluding towels & bedwear) also increased 4.17% to $274.75 million.
Segments Posting Declines
Some traditional segments continued to struggle:
- Cotton cloth exports dropped sharply by 12.75%, falling from $679.43 million to $592.80 million.
- Towel exports edged down 0.29%.
- Art, silk, and synthetic textiles fell 0.98%.
Monthly Performance
- On a month-on-month basis, textile exports rose 2.78% in October 2025, reaching $1.62 billion, up from $1.57 billion in September.
- However, year-on-year, October 2025 exports were 0.57% lower compared to the $1.63 billion recorded in October 2024.
Outlook
The early FY26 performance indicates moderate recovery across value-added segments, though structural challenges remain in cotton cloth and towel exports. Analysts note that energy costs, exchange rate instability, and stiff regional competition continue to shape the sector’s trajectory.
