Pakistan’s exports to US surge by 40% to $560 million in July, driven by textile demand

Pakistan’s exports to the United States saw a 40% increase in July 2025, reaching $560 million, compared to $401 million in the same month last year. 

The surge was largely attributed to high demand for textile products in the US retail sector and carryover shipments from June, as reported by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).

Khurram Mukhtar, patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association, highlighted that the rise in textile exports was due in part to shipment delays from the previous fiscal year. He also emphasized that US retailers view Pakistan as a valuable partner, citing the country’s complete textile value chain, which positions it as a key player alongside China and India.

Exports to other key markets also saw substantial increases in July. Shipments to the United Kingdom grew by 33%, reaching $217 million, while exports to China rose by 12%, totaling $173 million. 

Several European countries, including Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands, reported growth in exports ranging from 20% to 29%.

In the Middle East, exports to the United Arab Emirates increased by 23%, and shipments to Saudi Arabia rose by 5%. Within South Asia, exports to Sri Lanka surged by 35%, while Bangladesh saw a modest 3% increase. 

However, exports to Malaysia, Vietnam, and Australia declined in the first month of the current fiscal year.