According to the latest report by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), cotton arrivals across the country have increased by 3.41% compared to last year. As of October 31, 2025, a total of 4,437,255 bales have reached factories nationwide, up from 4,291,105 bales last year, indicating a notable improvement in cotton output.
Increase Inflow in Punjab
In Punjab, total cotton arrivals reached 1,909,080 bales, up 3.63% from 1,842,257 bales last year.
- The top-performing districts in terms of production were Dera Ghazi Khan, Khanewal, Bahawalnagar, and Bahawalpur.
- Dera Ghazi Khan saw a remarkable 36.93% increase, while Bahawalnagar recorded an additional 11,163 bales.
- However, some districts, including Faisalabad, Multan, and Mianwali, experienced a decline, with production in certain areas coming to a halt.
Increase Inflow in Sindh
In Sindh, total cotton arrivals reached 2,528,176 bales, up 3.24% from 2,448,488 bales last year.
- Leading districts included Sanghar (732,650 bales), Nawabshah/Feroz (204,100 bales), and Khairpur (201,400 bales).
- Sanghar recorded an increase of 26,461 bales (3.75%), while Nawabshah/Feroz saw a 10% rise (18,566 bales).
- On the other hand, Badin (-55.7%) and Ghotki (-6.33%) recorded a decrease in production.
