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Pakistan's textile exports up 5.63% in Q1 FY26 on strong demand

03 Nov '25
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Pakistan's textile exports up 5.63% in Q1 FY26 on strong demand
Pakistan's textile exports up 5.63% in Q1 FY26 on strong demand

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  • Pakistan's textile and apparel exports rose ***** per cent to $**** billion in Q1 FY26, driven by higher global demand, improved cotton output, and renewed investment in machinery.
  • Knitwear and man-made fibre products led the growth, while cotton fabric exports dipped due to weak Asian demand.
  • The sector contributed over ** per cent of total exports, reaffirming its pivotal role in Pakistan's economy.

During fiscal ******, the country’s textile and apparel exports had increased by *.** per cent to $**.*** billion, supported by government incentives for export sectors and a relatively stable exchange rate.

The sector accounted for **.** per cent of Pakistan’s total exports of $*.*** billion during the first quarter of FY**, higher than its **.** per cent share in fiscal ******, underlining its dominant role in the country’s export basket and its continued importance as a major foreign exchange earner.

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