According to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), textile exports from July to April (2024–25) reached a staggering $14,834.390 million, rising from $13,683.247 million during the same period last year. This increase is being seen as a positive signal for industrial employment, especially in urban and semi-urban regions where textile manufacturing plays a crucial role.

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Key textile categories showing major growth include:

Knitwear exports rose by 15.47%, hitting $4,118.227 million, up from $3,566.624 million

Bedwear exports surged by 12.18% to $2,569.214 million

Readymade garments soared by an impressive 17.52%, touching $3,394.188 million

Towels increased by 4.49%, reaching $903.331 million

Tents, canvas, and tarpaulin exports rose by 11.65%, recording $109.002 million

Synthetic and art silk exports climbed 9.74%, reaching $330.862 million

Made-up articles (excluding towels and bedwear) jumped 9.10%, totaling $642.646 million

Other textile materials also grew 2.59% to $610.866 million

This sustained growth in high-value textile segments hints at expanding industrial operations, more shifts in factories, and rising workforce demand, particularly in garment stitching, packaging, and logistics.

While there was a 1.35% year-on-year dip in April 2025 compared to April 2024, and a 14.64% month-on-month fall compared to March 2025, experts argue that these short-term slowdowns are due to seasonal adjustments and global shipping delays, and do not reflect the sector’s broader positive trajectory.

With textile factories ramping up operations to meet rising international demand, economic observers suggest that Pakistan’s textile industry may be quietly fueling a job revival — especially for skilled and semi-skilled workers.