APTMA praises PM, Dar: USD1bn improvement in net textile exports under EFS reforms

APTMA says net textile exports rose by about USD 930 million to USD 11.48 billion in FY2026, crediting reforms to the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) and tighter oversight. Business Recorder reported that gross textile exports were nearly unchanged at USD 17.93 billion, while textile imports fell from USD 7.36 billion to USD 6.46 billion.

The association said reduced imports of cotton and cotton yarn, removed from EFS in August 2025, contributed to the shift. Cotton yarn imports by value dropped 40.17 percent and raw cotton imports fell 43.28 percent, while cotton arrivals increased 7.53 percent despite a 12.6 percent decline in acreage. APTMA also called for equal tax treatment of locally made and imported inputs, arguing that current exemptions for imports disadvantage domestic spinning and weaving businesses.