Pakistan’s textile exports rose 11.11% year-on-year in April 2025

Pakistan’s textile exports rose 11.11% year-on-year (YoY) in April 2025, reaching $1.444 billion compared to $1.3 billion in April 2024, according to SBP.

However, month-on-month (MoM) growth remained nearly flat, with only a 0.043% increase from $1.443 billion in March. Cumulatively, July-April FY2024-25 exports hit $14.48 billion, up 6.8% from $13.56 billion last year.

Industry experts view this as a positive sign amid global uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime. The US imposed 29% reciprocal tariffs on Pakistan, citing Islamabad’s 58% tariffs on American goods. However, a 90-day pause—excluding China—is in effect.

Pakistan has proposed a zero-tariff trade deal, potentially boosting exports but risking imbalance due to weak value addition. Experts urge subsidies and policy clarity to remain competitive, especially as India also offers zero tariffs. Pakistan targets surpassing last year’s textile exports of $16.31 billion.