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A guide to top five textile companies in Pakistan.

China and Pakistan are close and friendly neighbors, and Pakistan has always treated China as its most important economic partner. Rapid economic development in China and consequent inter-regional activity between both countries has caused increased demand for raw materials, exchange of parts and components between the two.

China and Pakistan also have witnessed steady growth in mutual investments in recent years. Presently, a large number of Chinese companies are working in Pakistan in textile and spinning, oil and gas, IT and telecom, power generation, engineering, automobiles, infrastructure, and mining sectors.

China has become one of the top five import sources of Pakistan. Major imports from China are machinery, chemicals, garments, and other textile products, stationery products, construction materials like tiles, sanitary wares and ceramic, etc.

Besides this, there is a high demand for Chinese goods in the Pakistani market. Their experience of growth in trade is positive due to convenient trade flows and openness measures.


All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA):

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) is the premier national trade association of the textile spinning, weaving, and composite mills representing the organized sector in Pakistan. APTMA emerges as the largest association of the country as it represents 396 textile mills, out of which 315 are spinning, 44 weaving, and 37 composite units.

These spinning mills have production facilities of texturing, mercerizing, and dyeing of yarns; weaving mills have a sizeable number of air-jet looms, and the composite mills have manufacturing facilities from spinning to finished textile products under one roof.

APTMA has always tried to build relations with China due to their economic growth and product reliability factors.



Measures Taken for Developing Textile Business in Pakistan With China:

Recently, a meeting was held between the head of Chinese textile companies and head of Pakistani textile companies in which Pakistan showed its their keen interest in developing business with the textile sector of China that would change the economic landscape of our country.

As a result, the head of the Chinese companies showed a keen interest in making investments in the textile sector of Pakistan. As you know, the textile sector is a large sector of Pakistan, and there are vast opportunities of investment in this sector.

Not only this, but special economic zones are being set up in various parts of the country, and Chinese investors are willing to invest in these special economic zones. It was revealed that a garment city spread over 400-acre land would be established soon, and a Chinese company will invest their money in this garment city, which will also produce job opportunities for Pakistani people.



Five Top Textile Companies to Invest in Pakistan:

Following are the top five textile mills in which China can invest:


5. Capital Spinning Mills Ltd Raiwind:

Capital Spinning Mills is one of the leading groups in the textile industry of Pakistan through their dedicated efforts, hard work, and the grace of God. The group today is broadly diversified and is involved in Textile (Weaving and Spinning), Power Generation, Footwear manufacturing/Retail, Leather manufacturing, Leather Garments, etc.

Capital Spinning Mills Ltd is a trusted and respected name in the business world, known for its financial soundness and impeccable creditworthiness.

It is also well known throughout the world for its quality standards. The group is known to never compromise on the quality of its products through the strict quality control system, implemented in projects, has resulted inconsistency in the maintenance of quality standards. Their motto is customer satisfaction, employee motivation, technology innovation, and cleanliness foundation.

The core business of Capital Spinning Mills Group has always been textiles.

China has always believed that it can play an essential role in lifting Pakistan’s economy by investing in its leading textile companies. This will also help in building an industrial co-operation and strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries.


4. Nishat Mills Ltd Lahore:

Nishat Mills Limited is the flagship company of Nishat Group. It is one of the most modern, largest, vertically integrated textile companies in Pakistan. Nishat group of companies is a premier business house of Pakistan. The group has a presence in all major sectors, including Textiles, Cement, Banking, Insurance, Power Generation, Hotel Business, Agriculture, Dairy, and Paper Products.

Today, Nishat Group is considered to be at par with multinationals operating locally in terms of its quality products and management skills.

China continuously tries to invest money on Pakistan’s economy. Recently, a textile delegation came to Pakistan for the same purpose, and Pakistan offered its cost-effective and skilled labors for the prosperity of the economy.

China wants to invest in the Nishat Mills Ltd textile industry to transform the company into a modern and dynamic yarn, cloth and processed cloth, and finished product manufacturing company that is fully equipped to play a meaningful role on a sustainable basis in the economy of Pakistan. It wants to transform the company into a new and dynamic power generating company.


3. Ideal Spinning Mills Faisalabad:

The utmost commitment to standards of quality has been the only reason Ideal Spinning Mills has grown incredibly over the last couple of years. Ideal Spinning has the most modern manufacturing technology used by a highly professional and experienced team. They use the latest technology with high-speed ring frames to produce yarn.

Ideal Group started its journey with Ideal Spinning Mills Ltd producing high-quality yarn and fabric for customers. The mill has shown remarkable growth not only in the area of sales but also in quality. It is a Public Limited Company, which is ISO 9001:2000 Certified.

The company aims to anticipate market trends and offer their customers options to expand its existing ranges and have always responded to a dynamic market place.

This is why China is collaborating with our textile industries so that success comes from a relentless focus on innovation and execution. Both China and Pakistan believe that these concepts are not only vital for our business, but also our sustainability efforts.


2. Zaib textile Group Faisalabad

Zaib Textiles Group is one of the leading textiles and garments manufacturing exporters in Pakistan. They have a complete setup from knitting, dyeing, sewing, printing, embroidery to packing.

Based on this wholly-owned and operative capability, Zaib Textile Group is driven by the effort to excel in whatever they do. They have strived to create a niche in spinning and weaving. With growing strengths in research, design, product development, manufacturing, and marketing, today, they have been able to achieve a coveted in the industry, but yet continuously aim to scale even greater heights in the years to come.

China wants to help Pakistan’s textile industries so that they can pride themselves and lift Pakistan’s economy. Moreover, China has always played a large role in contributing to the development of Pakistan’s skill improvement and technology sharing through its various training and latest knowledge sharing platforms.


1. Ravi Spinning Mills Ltd Lahore:

Ravi textile is one of the most successful spinning mills in Pakistan with a local and international clientele. It always aims at serving its customers with quality products and has pride in itself as a fabric manufacturer of high-quality fabric. It believes in ever-changing and ever-evolving fashion world.

It has worked very worked to turn around the performance of the company into sustainable growth for the benefit of its stakeholders. It has always focused on its quality to stand the expectations of its valued customers redefining excellence with craft, creativity, professionalism, and quality control.
The company strives hard for boosting exports of the country to earn more foreign exchange to rebuild its economy.

China will sooner collaborate with Ravi Spinning Mills Limited so that the group prides itself on possessing top-of-the-line vertical integrated processes of spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, and finishing. The company aims in buying automated and manual machines that ensure quality stitching in different fabric blends for a variety of purposes.

Ravi Mills provides customers the best home textiles in terms of quality, service, and cost-effectiveness, all the while staying observant of fulfilling their responsibilities as responsible corporate citizens.
 
CHALLENGES PAKISTAN TEXTILE INDUSTRIES FACE:

International economists urge that the textile is the most significant manufacturing sector and has the longest production chain, with inherent potential for value addition at each stage of processing, from cotton to ginning, spinning, fabric, dyeing and finishing, made-ups and garments.

In Pakistan, the textile sector contributes approximately one-fourth of industrial value-added and offers employment to about 40 percent of the industrial labor force. Barring seasonal and cyclical fluctuations, textile products have sustained an average share of about 60 percent in nationwide exports.

No doubt, Pakistan’s textile industry considered as the backbone of the export sector is facing new issues that should be dealt with promptly. Therefore, the government should take serious initiatives to safeguard the local industry, which is the highest foreign exchange earner and the largest urban employment provider.

CONCLUSION:

The Textile industry in Pakistan is the largest manufacturing industry in Pakistan. Pakistan is the 4th largest producer of cotton with the third largest spinning capacity in Asia after China and India and contributes 5% to the global spinning capacity.
 
Textile industries in Pakistan

Textile Sector of Pakistan is the heart and soul of this nation since Independence. It is the largest Manufacturing Industry in Pakistan. Export of $3.5 billion (6.5% of total exported cotton in world) in 2017-2018.

Pakistan is the 8th largest exporter of textile commodities in Asia. Contribution in economy is equal to approx. 8.5%of total GDP. Textile Sector employs about 45% of the total Labor force in the country. In the year 2017-18 Exports of textile sector grew by $4.4 billion.

Pakistan is also 3rd largest consumer of Cotton in the World. Total Textile mills are 464 in Pakistan out of which 5% are on the PSX .Textile has a total processing capacity of 5.2 billion square meters.

International brands working in Pakistan with local textile mills are namely; H&M, Levis, Nike, Adidas, Puma, Target etc. Textile businesses are concentrated in Karachi with a share of 38% and 18% in Faisalabad. Out of 464, 316 textile units in Punjab, 116 in Sindh.


Pakistan’s exports are under threat mainly from regional competitors because the governments of these countries support their textile industry a lot as compared to Pakistan’s government. Rs.185 million has been approved in Pakistan for the Export Development Fund for the development of the textile sectorThe textile industry provides 40% of the bank credit in Pakistan.

In the 1950s, textile manufacturing emerged as a central part of Pakistan's industrialization, shortly following independence from the British rule in the South Asia.

In 1974, the Pakistan government established the Cotton Export Corporation of Pakistan (CEC). The CEC served as a barrier to private manufacturers from participating in international trade. However, in the late 1980s, the role of the CEC diminished and by 1988-89, private manufacturers were able to buy cotton from ginners and sell in both domestic and foreign markets.

Between 1947 and 2000, the number of textile mills in Pakistan increased from 3 to 600. In the same time period, spindles increased from 177,000 to 805 million.[6]

Pakistan has a supply base for almost all man-made and natural yarns and fabrics, including cotton, rayon and others. This abundance of raw material is a big advantage for Pakistan due to its beneficial impact on cost and operational lead time.

Production

There are six primary sectors of the textile production in Pakistan:

Spinning
Weaving
Processing
Printing
Garment manufacturing
Filament yarn manufacturing

Cotton is the largest segment of textile production. Other fibers produced include synthetic fiber, filament yarn, art silk, wool, and jute.

Cotton: Cotton spinning is perhaps the most important segment in the Pakistan textile industry.

Synthetic fibers: Within synthetic fibers, nylon, polyester, acrylic, and polyolefin dominate the market. There are currently five major producers of synthetic fibers.

Filament yarn: Three types of filament yarn are produced in Pakistan. These are acetate rayon yarn, polyester filament yarn, and nylon filament yarn.

Artificial Silk: This fiber resembles silk but costs less to produce. The looms in the country are located mainly in Karachi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Jalalpur Jattan.

Wool: The main products manufactured from wool include woolen yarn, acrylic yarn, fabrics, shawls, blankets, and carpets.

Jute: Jute sakes and hessian cloth are primarily used for packing agricultural products such as grain and rice.
 

Pakistan’s textile exports reach $6.88b in 5 months​

By Staff Reporter | The Frontier Post
Dec 23, 2023

Pakistan exported textile products worth $6,883.615 million during the initial five months of the current financial year (2023-24), the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.

The exports of the product however witnessed a decline of 6.50 percent during July-November (2023-24) when compared to the exports of $7,361,914 million during July-November (2022-23).

The textile commodities that witnessed positive growth in trade included raw cotton, the exports of which grew by 253.10 percent, from $11.253 million last year to $39.733 million this year.

Likewise, the exports of cotton yarn increased by 50.30 percent, from $328.197 million last year to $493.277 million this year, cotton carded or combed by 22.86 percent, from $0.477 million to $0.586 million and towels by 0.74 percent, from $409.510 million to $412.544. The textile commodities that witnessed negative growth include cotton cloth, the exports of which declined by 13.35 percent, from $903.685 million to $783.087 million, yarn other than cotton yarn by 11.47 percent, from $19.455 million to $17.223 million, and knitwear by 13.11 percent, from $2,112.818 million to $1,835.782 million.

Likewise, the exports of bed wear declined by 5.62 percent from $1,219.307 million to $1,150.777 million, tents, canvas and tarpaulin by 5.72 percent, from $51.514 million to million, $48.568 , ready-made garments by 9.45 percent, from $1,513.719 million to $1,370.736 million.

The exports of art, silk and synthetic textile also decreased by 18.55 percent by declining from $179.327 million to $146.068 million, madeup articles by 4.72 percent, from $307.390 million to $292.889 million whereas the exports of all other textile materials also went down by 4.23 percent, from $305.261 million to $292.345 million.

Meanwhile, on year –on-year basis, the textile exports declined by 7.21 percent by falling from $1,420.921 million in November 2022 to $1,318.536 million in November 2023. On month-on-month basis, the exports declined by 8.26 percent when compared to exports of $107.009 million in October 2023.

It is pertinent to mention here that country’s merchandize trade deficit contracted by 33.59 per cent during the first five months of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding period of last year.

The Trade deficit from July-November (2023-24) was recorded at $9.378 billion as against the deficit of $14.122 billion in July–November (2022-23), showing negative growth of 33.59 per cent. During the period under review, the exports increased by 1.93 per cent to $12.172 billion compared to the exports of $11.942 billion during the corresponding period of last year, according to the latest PBS data.

On the other hand, the imports narrowed by 17.32 per cent and were recorded at $21.550 billion compared to $26.064 billion last year.

 
As of December 31, 2023, ginneries across Pakistan have received seed cotton (Phutti) amounting to 8.17 million or 81,71,082 bales.

This marks a significant surge in arrivals, showing a remarkable increase of 77.14% compared to the corresponding period in 2022.

According to a report from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) released on Wednesday, the influx to factories has risen by over 3.5 million bales, contributing to the observed 77.14% growth in arrivals by the end of 2023 as opposed to the same period in 2022
 

19 companies participated in ‘Texworld, Apparel Sourcing Paris’​

Business Recorder
Feb 10, 2024

KARACHI: Some 19 exhibitors from Pakistan’s fashion and apparel sourcing sectors showcased their products at Texworld, Apparel Sourcing Paris.

The one of the most popular exhibitions “Texworld, Apparel Sourcing Paris” concluded successfully with the participation of Pakistan from February 5 to 7 2024, at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre.

Over the three-day event, thousands of attendees excitedly returned to the floor for networking and sourcing. Overall, more than 1,280 exhibitors participated from 28 countries and welcomed different buyers from all around the globe.

Pakistani exhibitors were displaying the global range of fashion products along with major manufacturing countries like Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey, and Taiwan.

The Denim Village brought together international companies from Bangladesh, China, India, and Pakistan, offering raw materials and finished products. Pakistan, China, India, Türkiye, Korea, along with Indonesia and Thailand represented major national pavilions.

Some 19 Pakistani firms were present at the exhibition; among them were A&J Apparel, Ijaz Apparel Karsaz Textile Industries, and Premium Textile Mills, representing clothing fashion. In the denim segment, products were on display from Liberty Mills, Sapphire Finishing Mills, Serena Textile Industries, and Shekhani Industries.

Mohd Uzair Mujeeb, the director of MRC Textile Pvt Ltd informed the fair was good, and the footfall of the buyers was also impressive. It also helped to meet many international buyers and hope to engage in fruitful business with them.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2024
 

Textile exports earn $11.14 billion for Pakistan in 8 months​

By Staff Reporter | The Natio
nMar 17, 2024

Pakistan earned $11,145.661 million from exports of textile products during the first eight months of the current financial year (2023-24), the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported here on Saturday.

The exports of the textile product, however, witnessed a nominal decline of 0.65 percent during July-February (2023-24) when compared to the exports of $11,218.644 million during July-February (2022-23).

The textile commodities that witnessed positive trade growth included raw cotton, the exports of which grew by 353.78 percent, from $12.286 million last year to $55.752 million this year.

Likewise, the exports of cotton yarn increased by 48.18 percent, from $ 505.015 million last year to $ 748.307 million this year and towels by 3.64 percent, from $ 666.497 million to $ 690.745 million.

The export of bed wear also surged by 2.08 percent, from 1,834.903 million to 1,873.008 million.

The textile commodities that witnessed negative growth include cotton cloth, exports of which declined by 8.71 percent, from $1,380.075 million to $1,259.897 million; cotton carded or combed by 32.55 percent, from $0.970 million to $0.654 million; yarn other than cotton yarn by 18.06 percent, from $29.562 million to $24.224 million, and knitwear by 5.69 percent, from $ 3,078.882 million to $ 2,903.541 million.

Likewise, the exports of tents, canvas and tarpaulin fell by 10.72 percent, from $86.332 million to $77.080 million, ready-made garments by 2.99 percent, from $2,380.837 million to $2,309.663 million.

The exports of art, silk and synthetic textiles also decreased by 10.88 percent, declining from $273.080 million to $243.361 million, made up articles by 1.62 percent, from $484.765 million to $476.921 million whereas the exports of all other textile materials also went down by 0.60 percent, from $485.440 million to $482.508 million.

Meanwhile, on a year–on–year basis, the textile exports increased by 19.20 percent going up from $ 1,180.445 million in February 2023 to $1,407.111 million in February 2024. On a month-on-month basis, the textile exports however decreased by 3.31 percent when compared to exports of $1,455.300 million in January 2024.
 

Experts call for adopting waterless dyeing technology​

By Staff Reporter | The Nation
Mar 17, 2024
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Faisalabad is considered as the mainstay of the national economy, primarily because of its textile industry. The dyeing sector plays a crucial role in driving the entire textile chain. However, this sector is facing water shortages, impacting its performance.

Dr Sajjad Arshad, acting president of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressed the need for the introduction of waterless dyeing technology, and urged the public and private sector institutions to come forward to explore and implement such methods.

He told WealthPK that he recently met with officials of Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) and raised the water scarcity issue being confronted by the dying sector of Faisalabad. He said the officials assured him that they would launch efforts to support the dying sector.

TUSDEC was established in 2005 to ensure technology and skills development in key industrial sectors of Pakistan. It works under the Ministry of Industries and Production.
 

Pakistan becomes largest importer of US cotton

Amjad Mahmood
November 16, 2024

Pakistan is likely to produce about six million bales of cotton this season, far lower than the requirement of textile mills.—Dawn/file


Pakistan is likely to produce about six million bales of cotton this season, far lower than the requirement of textile mills.—Dawn/file
LAHORE: Pakistan has become the largest buyer of American cotton for the first time in history because of sales, tax-free imports and lower-than-expected production of the local crop, whose quality has also been affected by adverse weather conditions.

A report by the US Department of Agriculture suggests that a total of 1.192 million bales (160 kg each) have been shipped to Pakistan, the highest in the world. Vietnam is second, Turkiye third, Switzerland fourth, Mexico fifth, China sixth, and India is the seventh largest buyer of US cotton.

According to a cautious estimate, Pakistan has signed contracts for 3.0m to 3.5m bales of cotton from the United States, Brazil and other countries, while more contracts are in the pipeline.

Pakistani textile mills are expected to import up to 5.5m bales to meet their requirements this year. Cotton Ginners Forum chairman Ihsanul Haq believes that an 18 per cent sales tax on local white lint has encouraged millers to import tax-free lint to meet their requirements.

He says that besides cotton, yarn import has also been exempted from sales tax, causing a great concern among the domestic cotton sector because the measure is keeping the prices of the local crop depressed to the disadvantage of the cotton growers.

He claims that Indian yarn is also making its way into the local market through Dubai.

Against Pakistan’s import of over 1.19m bales, Vietnam has so far bought 0.96m bales, Turkiye 0.67m bales, Switzerland 0.65m bales, Mexico 0.59m bales, China 0.52m bales, and India only 0.258m bales from of US cotton.

Published in Dawn, November 16th, 2024
 

Exports of textiles, clothing grow over 10pc in July-Oct

Mubarak Zeb Khan
November 17, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Exports of textiles and clothing recorded an increase of 10.44 per cent during the first four months of the current fiscal year amid concerns that the industry was going through a slump, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Saturday.

Exports from the two sectors had a negative growth of 3.09pc in July, the first month of the new fiscal year, but rebounded by recording a growth of over 13pc in August, 17.92pc in September, and 13.11pc last month.

Experts believed that the sectors may struggle to compete with regional rivals due to implementation of harsh taxation measures in the current fiscal year. However, the disruption in supply from Bangladesh has pushed up demands for Pakistani garments.

Textiles and clothing exports have stayed at the same level over the last two years despite having a $25 billion installed capacity. According to textile exporters, exports from the two sectors have been static due to structural issues.

Khurram Mukhtar, patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association, said the discontinuation of gas supply to highly efficient captive power plants by the private sector is a good example of “policymaking without thoughtful analysis”. He expressed fears the decision would not only backfire but also have dire consequences for sustainability of the export supply chain.

Billions of rupees invested by the private sector will be put in jeopardy, sending a negative message to the international community. “We still have time to reconsider this ill-planned move and take corrective action.”

In absolute terms, textile and clothing exports surged to $6.15bn during the first four months (July-October) of FY25 from $5.56bn year-on-year.

The government has introduced various measures, including increasing the tax rate on exporters’ personal income, in 2024-25.

The PBS data showed exports of readymade garments rose 25.40pc by value in the first four months and 19.94pc by quantity, while knitwear rose 18.69pc by value and 10.03pc by quantity.

Bed items posted a growth of 13.17pc by value and 13.60pc by quantity.

Towel exports surged 5.47pc by value and 4.96pc by quantity from July to October, while cotton cloth went up 5.25pc by value and dropped 0.74pc by quantity.

Yarn exports dipped by 45.59pc in first four months this year over the same month last year. Exports of made-up articles, excluding towels, rose by 12.46pc, and tents, canvas and tarpaulin went up by 7.02pc during the July-October period.
 

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