Why Pakistan

The textile and Hosiery Knitwear (Sportswear) industry in Pakistan is of major importance for the country’s economy. Textile and clothing exports account for over 61% of Pakistan’s total exports and the industry provides direct employment for about 40% of the country’s total industrial workforce.

The industry also provides support for over 10 million farming families, reflecting Pakistan’s status as a major producer of raw cotton. The country has an abundant supply of skilled labour, and the textile and clothing industry benefits from duty-free access to the EU import market under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) GSP+ arrangement.

The government places particular emphasis on attracting foreign investment and modernising existing production facilities. Furthermore, in a policy document entitled Textile Policy 2020-25, the Ministry of Textile Industry outlines a number of key objectives for the five years to the end of the 2024/25 financial year—including becoming more competitive in the international marketplace and stepping up exports.