Stattistical overview of Pakistan Textile exports relation to sustainability

This presentation cover the historical background, global frameworks, theoretical foundations, SDGs alignment, corporate perspectives, consumer behavior, education & innovation, and future global directions.

1. STATISTICAL OVERVIEW OF PKAISTAN TEXTILE EXPORTS National Textile University

2. INTRODUCTION The textile and garment sector serves as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. It contributes 54% of national export revenue and employs nearly 40% of the industrial labor force. This session provides an updated statistical overview of Pakistan’s textile exports, highlighting key markets, product categories, and evolving global dynamics that affect trade performance — especially with a focus on EU trade and regulatory developments

3. TOP GLOBAL EXPORT DESTINATIONS 1. United States Readymade garments dominate (knitwear, T-shirts, bed linen) Value : USD 4.5B 2. European Union (28 countries) Mix of home textiles, garments, and cotton fabrics Value : USD 6.2B 3. United Kingdom Value : USD 1.5B 4. China Primarily raw materials, cotton yarn, and towels Value : USD 850M 5. UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Bangladesh, South Africa Growing regional markets

4. Market Trends & Insights ✅ Shift toward value-added textile products ✅ Sustainable and ethical sourcing demands increasing globally ✅ Retail buyers demanding traceability, eco-labeling, and due diligence compliance ✅ Digital platforms (B2B/B2C) creating new opportunities ✅ South–South trade increasing with Asia, Africa, and Latin America

5. Pakistan Textile Exports in 2023

6. Pakistan Textile Imports in 2023

7. Monetary Value (USD) of Pakistan’s Textile and Clothing Export Categories – 2023

8. DECLINING PRODUCT SEGMENTS Raw Cotton Exports: Down 100% Cotton Yarn: -45.2% due to high domestic demand and low margins Low-end commodities losing competitiveness These segments are being replaced by value-added goods which yield higher profits and meet global sustainability expectations.

9. KEY CHALLENGES IN GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS 🧪 Chemical Safety Compliance (REACH, GHS) 🧵Lack of Digital Traceability & Product Passports 📉 Power & Gas Shortages Raising Costs 🌱 Low adoption of circularity principles 📜Lack of harmonization with international standards (OEKO-TEX, EU Green Deal) 🧑‍🎓 Skills Gap in Green Manufacturing

10. OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANSION 🌍 Untapped Markets: Africa, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe 🧵 Diversification: Technical textiles, workwear, eco-fashion ♻️ Recycled & Circular Products: Rising global demand 📊 E-commerce B2B Expansion: Alibaba, Amazon, global platforms 💸 Green Financing & ESG Certifications: Higher buyer trust

11. STRategic Direction To remain competitive in global textile trade, Pakistan must: Scale up value-added exports Adopt international sustainability frameworks Invest in digital tools: traceability, compliance dashboards Revamp labor and production standards Build partnerships for circular economy hubs Launch national green textile certification schemes Strengthen local R&D in design and fabric innovation

12. CONCLUSION Pakistan’s textile industry has shown resilience and adaptive growth, with value-added exports driving performance. However, success in the next decade depends on: Embracing green and digital transformation Penetrating new markets Complying with international trade policies and ESG regulations A data-driven, sustainable, and innovation-focused strategy will unlock Pakistan’s full export potential.

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