Pakistani textile manufacturer cites raw material shortages and delayed cotton imports
Idrees Textile Mills Limited on Monday said it would scale back production activities for at least four weeks due to shortages of imported raw materials linked to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the textile manufacturer said unfavorable market conditions, rising raw material costs and delays in imported cotton shipments had forced the company to reduce operational capacity.
Cotton shortages disrupt textile operations
The company said limited availability of local cotton and delays in imported cotton consignments caused by the Middle East crisis had significantly affected production planning.
According to the notice, reduced operations will remain in place from May 18, 2026, for approximately four weeks or until imported cotton shipments arrive and the new cotton crop season begins.
Pakistan’s textile sector, which is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and export demand, has faced increasing pressure from supply chain disruptions and volatile global commodity prices in recent months.
Company expects gradual recovery
Idrees Textile said it expects to gradually normalize operations depending on improvements in market conditions and availability of raw materials.
The textile industry remains one of Pakistan’s largest export sectors and a major contributor to employment and foreign exchange earnings.
Industry analysts said prolonged disruptions in cotton supply chains and higher import costs could further pressure production and exports if regional instability continues.