Pakistan’s textile exports have edged higher in the first seven months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, showing signs of a slow recovery in a sector that is key to the country’s economy.
Latest trade figures show exports increased by about 1.67 percent in value to reach $10.95 billion during July to January 2026, compared to the same period last year.
This rise reflects growing demand from international buyers after a period of uneven performance in global markets.
Textiles make up the largest share of Pakistan’s export earnings, so even small gains in this area matter for the national trade balance. Industry players point to better orders from key markets and renewed interest in cotton yarn, fabrics, and garments as factors supporting this growth.
Export figures for January also showed a stronger month-on-month performance, suggesting short-term momentum may be gaining.
The sector has faced challenges along the way, including rising energy costs and broader global economic pressures.
In parts of 2025, exports saw some monthly declines, and analysts had flagged slower growth earlier in the fiscal year. Despite that, these more recent figures show the industry holding steady and moving in the right direction.
Pakistan’s textile industry remains central to jobs and foreign exchange earnings. Buyers in the United States, Europe, and Asia continue to be important destinations for Pakistani products, with value-added segments like knitwear and ready-made garments helping keep export momentum.