Pakistan’s exports of knitted and crocheted apparel to China have seen an 11% increase in the first five months of 2025, rising to $4.30 million from $3.87 million during the same period last year, according to fresh data released by China Customs.
This growth marks Pakistan’s steady entry into China’s highly competitive mid-range apparel and winter-wear market. Analysts attribute this trend to Pakistan’s improved production capacity in cotton-blended knitwear and its enhanced compliance with Chinese quality and certification standards.
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“Exporters have upgraded dyeing and finishing techniques, which align well with Chinese consumers’ demand for durable and comfortable winter wear,” said Mohammad Azhar, a trade analyst based in Lahore.
Most of these exports are routed through China’s eastern coastal provinces, with Jiangsu leading the way by importing over $2.79 million worth of Pakistani knitwear, followed by Zhejiang and Henan. Officials credit Pakistan’s zero-tariff status under Phase II of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement as a key driver of its growing market share.
