Islamabad, February 17, 2026 – Pakistan’s textile exports have fetched around $11 billion during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
This represents a modest increase of 1.25% compared with $10.77 billion recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year, highlighting steady performance in the country’s largest export sector.
In terms of value, knitwear remained the largest contributor to textile exports, reaching $3.10 billion, up 2.14% from $3.03 billion in the corresponding period last year. Exports of ready-made garments also rose by 5.66% to $2.58 billion, compared with $2.44 billion, while bedwear exports grew by 2.71%, totaling $1.92 billion.
Conversely, cotton cloth exports registered a 12% decline to $992 million, down from $1.13 billion, and towel exports saw a slight fall of 0.38%, totaling $630 million compared with $632 million last year.
Despite gains in key textile segments, Pakistan’s total exports fell by 7.11% to $18.19 billion, down from $19.58 billion, reflecting challenges in non-textile sectors amid global demand fluctuations.
Experts note that the resilience of textile exports continues to anchor Pakistan’s export earnings, driven by sustained demand for knitwear, ready-made garments, and bedwear products in international markets. Policymakers emphasize the need for incentives and competitive pricing to further strengthen Pakistan’s textile sector in FY26.