Pakistan’s home textile exports to China recorded a strong upswing in the first three quarters of 2025, crossing $4.36 million from January to September. 

This is a 31% year-on-year increase from the $3.32 million recorded during the same period last year, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday quoting the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

Between January and September, Pakistan exported a wide range of textile products, including cotton bed sheets, blankets, and printed cotton bed linen, reflecting growing Chinese demand for Pakistan’s high-quality textile goods.

Among the key performers, printed cotton bed-linen (not knitted or crocheted) topped the list, growing from $0.849 million in 2024 to $1.577 million in the first three quarters of 2025. 

According to GACC data, Pakistan exported 190,463 kilograms of printed cotton bed-linen (HS code 63022190) to China and remained the top exporter in this category, followed by Bangladesh with exports worth $1.12 million.

As per GACC data, blankets and traveling rugs of cotton also witnessed remarkable growth, surging from $0.018 million in 2024 to $0.353 million in 2025. 

Similarly, cotton bed sheets (not knitted, crocheted, printed, or embroidered) climbed from $0.406 million to $0.544 million, showing consistent performance.

Industry experts attribute the surge to enhanced production capacity, quality improvements, and Pakistan’s stronger market access under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA). 

The experts noted that Pakistan’s zero-tariff advantage under CPFTA has significantly strengthened its competitiveness in the Chinese market.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China