ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports fell by 1.99 per cent in September, marking the second consecutive month of negative growth.

Official data shows that textile and clothing exports dropped to $1.57bn from $1.61bn in September 2024. This follows a sharper 7.34pc decline in August, reflecting ongoing challenges in the sector.

The drop in September extends the volatility seen in the textile industry, which had witnessed a sharp rebound of over 30pc in July, the first month of the current fiscal year. The contrast between the months underscores the fluctuating demand in global markets and persistent domestic issues affecting the sector.

Modest quarterly growth

For the first quarter of FY26 (July-September), textile and clothing exports saw a modest increase of 5.63pc, rising to $4.77bn compared to $4.52bn in the same period last year. The quarterly growth was supported by higher exports of yarn and made-up articles, though overall performance was weaker in........

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