Pakistan reports growth in leathergoods exports

28/03/2025

Pakistan's leather sector exhibited 7% growth in export revenue during the first eight months (July to February) of the 2024-2025 financial year.

According to data compiled by the Federal Bureau of Statistics, total revenue rose to $613.5 million. Increased exports of leather gloves and shoes primarily drove this growth.

Finished leather exports generated $90.1 million in the period, up from $88.4 million during the same period the year before. 

Additionally, leather manufacturing exports, including garments and other goods, increased by 6.7%, to $396.9 million. 

Footwear exports rose from $109.5 million to $126.4 million, demonstrating an increase of 15.5%.