Pakistan’s textile exports to China in 2025 show a slow but important shift from raw materials toward higher value-added products, based on year-on-year trade data comparing 2024 and 2025.
While cotton yarn remained Pakistan’s largest textile export to China, its value declined slightly, falling from $470.6 million in 2024 to $451.4 million in 2025.
As per data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), Pakistan continued to strengthen its position as a reliable yarn supplier for China’s vast textile industry.
Key Cotton Yarn Categories Drive Export Growth
The largest contribution came from uncombed single cotton yarn under HS code 52051100. Exports in this category reached $233.57 million in 2025, up from $222.73 million in 2024. That marks a 4.9% year-on-year increase.
Another major segment, HS code 52051200, generated $212.56 million in exports. Together, these two categories are underlining the depth of Pakistan’s cotton yarn exports to China.
Pakistan Ranks Second Among China’s Yarn Suppliers
In 2025, Vietnam remained China’s top supplier of uncombed cotton yarn under HS 52051100. it is exporting $341.99 million. However, Pakistan is at the 2nd position with $233.57 million, far ahead of competitors like Malaysia and Bangladesh.
This ranking is the clear manifestation of Pakistan’s strong competitiveness in the Chinese yarn market.
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Chinese Provinces Absorb Pakistani Cotton Yarn
Fujian Province led imports, purchasing $107.47 million worth of Pakistani cotton yarn. Guangdong followed with $72.06 million, while Beijing imported $18.15 million.
Other major destinations for cotton exports included
- Zhejiang
- Jiangsu
- Anhui
- Hunan
- Shandong
- Xinjiang
These shipments flowed through ordinary trade, bonded trade, and processing regimes, showing deeper supply-chain integration.
Industry is facing Shift Toward Long-Term Trade
Speaking to China Economic Net, Sajjad Mazahir of Keywin Trading Ltd. said Pakistan’s cotton yarn exports to China have moved beyond short-term demand cycles. They now form stable, long-term supply relationships.
Chinese garment exporters got the most benefits in 2025, especially as US tariffs disrupted alternative sourcing.
Challenges Remain Despite Cotton Export Momentum
Challenges still exist. Flood-related cotton shortages, high energy costs, and limited value addition continue to suspend growth. Experts keep on saying that Pakistan must go beyond raw yarn to unlock its full potential in China.
Even so, monthly exports of $35–40 million from mid-2025 onward signal resilience and recovery in Pakistan’s textile sector.