Pakistan's cotton arrivals rise 3% YoY

November 04, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan's cotton arrivals reached 4.43m bales by the end of October 2025, marking a 3% YoY increase compared to 4.29m bales recorded in the same period last year.

The latest figures represent a 17% jump from the 3.79m bales reported on October 15, though the growth momentum has continued to slow from the 22% increase observed in mid-October, reflecting the gradual moderation that industry experts had anticipated as the season progresses, according to data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) and AKD Securities Limited.

Punjab province led the arrivals with 1.91m bales as of October 31, up 4% from 1.84m bales in the corresponding period last year, showing a 26% increase since mid-October when arrivals stood at 1.52m bales.

Sindh province recorded 2.53m bales, representing a 3% YoY growth from 2.45m bales in October 2024, with an 11% rise from the 2.28m bales reported on October 15.

Punjab's relatively stronger performance continues to be attributed to favorable weather conditions and balanced rainfall during the growing season.

The deceleration in arrival rates comes amid a complex market environment shaped by global cotton price fluctuations, shifting demand and supply dynamics, and import trends that have created local market instability.

The initially rapid pace of crop arrivals has moved towards gradual moderation, a pattern that has become more evident in the latest fortnightly data.

The steady but moderating growth in cotton arrivals comes at a crucial time for Pakistan's textile industry, which relies heavily on domestic cotton production. While domestic textile demand remains stable, declining yarn prices and sluggish export orders have led many mills to adopt a cautious buying approach.

The data provides an important indicator of Pakistan's agricultural performance and textile industry health as the country navigates these challenging market conditions heading into the final months of 2025.

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