Pakistan’s garment exports to China recorded robust growth in the first half of 2025, with women’s wear shipments rising 18% year-on-year to reach $5.17 million, according to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). From January to June 2025, Pakistan exported women’s garments worth $5.17 million to China, up from $4.39 million during the same period last year.

Notably, exports of women’s or girls’ cotton trousers and breeches (HS Code: 62046200) surged to $6.19 million, a significant increase from $3.36 million in H1 2024. Similarly, cotton knitted or crocheted trousers for women (HS Code: 61046200) climbed to $1.90 million, compared to $1.03 million last year, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s men’s garment exports also maintained strong momentum, exceeding $9.65 million in the first half of 2025. Exports of men’s or boys’ cotton trousers, knitted or crocheted (HS Code: 61034200), rose to $5.65 million, up from $5 million during the same period in 2024.

The total export value of men’s and women’s garments and T-shirts from Pakistan to China in H1 2025 reached $23.19 million, driven by steadily rising demand for high-quality cotton apparel.

Pakistan’s T-shirt exports to China totaled $8.3 million, with cotton T-shirts (HS Code: 61091000) alone accounting for $8.25 million—highlighting Pakistan’s competitive edge in quality and pricing in the Chinese market.

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