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Pakistan’s Textile Exports Soar to $13.6 Billion in 9 Months – Sector Powers 9.38% Surge Amid Global Trade Shift

In a powerful comeback for Pakistan’s largest export sector, textile group exports surged 9.38% year-on-year, reaching $13.613 billion during the first nine months (July–March) of FY2024–25, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

This sharp rise reflects a positive shift in Pakistan’s trade performance, driven by rising global demand, a stable exchange rate, and improved production capacity across the country.

📊 Pakistan’s Export Highlights: July–March FY25

Textile exports: $13.613 billion
🔺 Up 9.38% from $12.445 billion YoY
Total exports (all sectors): $24.719 billion
🔺 Up 7.82% from $22.926 billion YoY
March 2025 exports alone: $2.646 billion
🔺 Up 6.27% vs. February 2025
🔺 Up 3.08% vs. March 2024

📈 March 2025 Textile Performance: A Monthly Boost

Pakistan’s textile group exports in March 2025 clocked in at $14.299 billion, showing:

🔼 1.18% growth month-on-month from $14.132 billion in February 2025
🔼 9.97% annual growth compared to the same month last year

🧵 Top Exported Textile Commodities – March 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the major textile & related product exports:

Commodity	Export Value (PKR)
Knitwear	Rs. 108,096 million
Readymade Garments	Rs. 89,987 million
Bed Wear	Rs. 71,633 million
Cotton Cloth	Rs. 40,898 million
Towels	Rs. 25,039 million
Made-up Articles (excl. towels/bedwear)	Rs. 18,161 million

🍚 Rice Export Decline Dampens Overall Growth

While textiles are surging, rice exports have taken a hit, showing a 5.91% decline YoY:

July–March rice exports: $2.757 billion
🔻 Down from $2.930 billion in FY24

Key categories like Basmati rice and other rice varieties recorded lower export volumes due to logistical disruptions and price competitiveness.

💡 Why Textile Growth Matters for Pakistan

The textile sector is the backbone of Pakistan’s export economy, contributing over 55% of total exports. This growth brings:

✅ Higher foreign exchange inflows
✅ Job creation across manufacturing hubs
✅ Greater industrial activity and investment opportunities
✅ Improved trade balance amid global inflation pressures

🔮 Can This Growth Continue?

Experts believe that if Pakistan maintains:

A stable rupee
Consistent energy supply for industries
Supportive trade policies
Market diversification into Europe, China & GCC

Then textile exports may surpass $18 billion by end of FY25.

However, global demand uncertainty, high input costs, and competition from regional players like Bangladesh and Vietnam remain key challenges.

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Hamza Shah