Pakistan’s textile exports posted a strong recovery in October 2025, surging by 2.5 percent month-on-month to reach USD 1.62 billion, compared to USD 1.58 billion in September. The steady rise reflects improving global demand and renewed domestic production momentum following months of moderate performance.
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the sector has also shown a 3.9 percent growth during the first four months of FY2026 (July–October), with cumulative textile exports standing at USD 6.39 billion, up from USD 6.15 billion in the same period last year. This consistent uptick highlights the resilience of Pakistan’s textile manufacturers and exporters amid changing international trade dynamics.
While year-on-year exports dipped slightly by 0.61 percent (compared to USD 1.63 billion in October 2024), analysts note that the month-on-month growth marks an encouraging turnaround, signaling stability in export orders and better utilization of production capacity.
Industry observers attribute this positive trajectory to improved energy availability, timely cotton procurement, and enhanced efficiency across the value chain. Textile manufacturers are also exploring new markets and expanding product diversification, particularly in high-value apparel, home textiles, and technical fabrics, to strengthen export earnings further.
With textiles contributing the lion’s share of national exports, the sector’s steady recovery is a promising sign for Pakistan’s economy, helping generate employment, stabilize foreign exchange reserves, and strengthen investor confidence.
In a major development, the government is considering Federal Excise Duty as an unfriendly tax for the multinational companies operating in Pakistan.
