Islamabad, September 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s textile sector has recorded strong growth in the first two months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, showing a 10% rise in overall exports.
According to the latest figures issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the country’s total textile exports stood at $3.20 billion during July–August, up from $2.91 billion in the same period last year.
The textile industry, being the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, continues to play a vital role in boosting foreign exchange earnings. Within this sector, different categories of products displayed varying performance.
Knitwear exports remained the top contributor, jumping by 17% to reach $959 million, compared with $821 million in the previous year. Similarly, exports of readymade garments went up by 11%, totaling $728 million, as against $658 million in the same months of FY25. Bedwear exports also posted healthy growth of 12%, amounting to $565 million, compared with $505 million a year earlier.
On the other hand, not all textile products performed positively. Cotton cloth exports fell by 7%, slipping to $299 million from $323 million during the corresponding months of last fiscal year.
Experts believe the increase in overall textile exports reflects stronger demand in international markets and improved domestic production. However, they also stress the need for sustained government support, competitive energy pricing, and favorable trade policies to maintain the momentum of Pakistan’s textile exports in the months ahead.