Pakistan
Pakistan’s textile export in FY21 has
registered a growth of 18.9% and is currently standing at $13.7 billion. The
same for May 21 registered a growth of 41.1% and is standing at $1.06 billion. According
to Mohsin Ali, Investment Analyst, AKD Securities Ltd, the prices of
international cotton have remained the same as in May 21. He also said that it
is expected that the prices of cotton will surge due to stronger demand and
will outpace supply growth. He also said that the textile sector has turned out
of favour, underperforming the KSE-100 index by 7.5ppt. The earnings shall
remain robust in the near term because the old inventories of cotton have
benefitted the local manufacturers, he added.
Mohsin Ali has
also informed that the global production of cotton is expected at just over 118.9
Million bales while the consumption is expected to hit a high at 122.5 million
bales. The production levels of big players like Australia, Brazil, and the US
might help the global cotton production level to reach the Pre-Covid levels.
He also said that
Pakistan’s textile exports might reach $15
billion in FY21, which is the highest in the history of the country. Factors like reduction in import duties on
chemical and yarns, and an increase in sales tax on cotton to 17% from 10% will
lead to low refund accumulation.
Source – Daily Times
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