Pakistan’s Textile Asia 2025 secures $550mn in deals
Pakistanโs textile industry marked a milestone with the conclusion of Textile Asia 2025, where trade deals valued at approximately $550 million were signed. The three-day event, held in Karachi, brought together industry leaders, global buyers, equipment manufacturers, and sustainability innovatorsโpositioning Pakistan as a critical hub for textile technology and supply chain growth.
Hosted by the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in collaboration with Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan, the event attracted participants from over 20 countries. Major players from China, Germany, Turkey, and South Korea exhibited advanced machinery, smart factory automation solutions, and eco-friendly processing technologies.
The event focused on transitioning Pakistanโs textile base toward value-added production and environmentally responsible manufacturing. Key MoUs included machinery imports for sustainable dyeing, zero-liquid discharge effluent systems, and digital workflow management for garment factories.
A highlight was the โInnovation for Resilienceโ summit, where industry leaders discussed global trade realignments, reshoring trends, and AI-driven productivity. With Pakistan facing energy constraints and climate vulnerabilities, stakeholders emphasized the importance of digitalization and green investments to future-proof the sector.
According to the PRGMEA, this yearโs edition was the most commercially successful in Textile Asiaโs history. Many exhibitors noted increased interest in compliance-oriented vendors, traceability software, and energy-efficient technologiesโreflecting evolving expectations from Western buyers post-COVID.
As the country eyes a sustainable export recovery, Textile Asia 2025 provided critical momentum, underlining the sectorโs appetite for innovation and global collaboration.
