Pakistan’s textile industry has recorded positive growth, with towel exports reaching 226,335 metric tons worth $1.082 billion in the fiscal year 2024–25, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. This is a 2.61% increase compared to the previous year’s 222,720 metric tons worth $1.055 billion.
While towels saw steady growth, the biggest boost came from ready-made garments. Exports in this category rose sharply by 15.85%. More than 80 million dozen garments were shipped abroad, earning $4.128 billion — a significant jump from last year’s 75 million dozen valued at $3.563 billion.
Industry experts say this performance highlights the resilience of Pakistan’s textile sector despite economic challenges such as high production costs and global market uncertainties.
Ready-made garments, in particular, continue to be the strongest contributor, benefiting from growing international demand and improved production efficiency.
The upward trend also reflects efforts by exporters to diversify markets, improve quality standards, and adopt better manufacturing practices. These strategies have helped maintain competitiveness in a tough global environment.
Government officials and industry representatives see this as an encouraging sign for Pakistan’s overall export performance. They believe further support, such as reducing energy costs, simplifying export procedures, and providing incentives for value-added products, could help sustain and even accelerate this growth.
With garments leading the charge, Pakistan’s textile sector appears well-positioned to expand its global footprint, potentially strengthening its role as one of the country’s most important economic drivers in the years ahead.
