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Pakistan's cotton arrivals up 3.41% by late October on better weather

However, the momentum seen earlier in the season moderated by the end of October. By comparison, the country had recorded a sharp ** per cent year-on-year increase in arrivals by the end of September ****, indicating a slowdown in the pace of harvesting and delivery. The slowdown reflects normal seasonal tapering, logistical delays during peak movement, and quality-related sorting practices at ginneries.

According to data released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), **.** lakh bales were purchased by the textile industry and *.** lakh bales by exporters, out of a total of **.** lakh bales sold by the end of October. Higher offtake reflects improved demand from spinning mills and exporters anticipating steadier yarn orders, particularly as regional markets signal gradual recovery and mills aim to rebuild lean inventories.