Pakistan’s cotton arrivals have shown a strong start this season. By August 31, factories across the country received nearly 1.7 million bales, a 27 percent increase compared with the same period last year.
Data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association shows total arrivals reached about 1.696 million bales. Last year the figure stood near 1.336 million bales. Better weather played a major role. Dry conditions, cooler nights and helpful winds improved both the quantity and quality of the crop. Farmers saw higher yields per acre and cleaner cotton with less trash and moisture.
Sindh led the gains with around 1.14 million bales, up roughly 31 percent. Punjab also improved, recording about 557,000 bales, a rise of nearly 20 percent. Sanghar district in Sindh remained the top contributor, followed by areas such as Dera Ghazi Khan and Vehari.
Textile mills have been active buyers, purchasing a large share of the incoming cotton. More than 1.46 million bales have already been sold to mills, showing solid demand from the industry. Stocks at ginning factories are lower than last year, which points to healthy offtake.
Experts note that the crop looks healthier overall, though farmers still need to watch for pests such as pink bollworm. If good weather continues, yields could improve further in the coming weeks.