PAKISTAN'S

T-SHIRTS & SHIRTS’

EXPORT INDUSTRY
An Opportunity to Broaden the Export Market

6109 HS CODE 6105

TABLE OF CONTENT

Country Outlook Documentation

Introduction Mandatory Requirements

Global Insights Certification Bodies

Country Insights Way Forward

International Events Why Choose Tradeforesight

 COUNTRY ‘S
OUT LOOK:
THE ECONOMIC
HORIZONS

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 COUNTRY'S
OUTLOOK KEY DIMENSIONS

The nation's financial

climate is unfavorable Credit
Environment
due to the lack of
confidence among
Supply
creditors, popular Environment
opposition to price
increases, political unrest, Market
supply-chain bottlenecks Environment
and tense ties with
trading partners. Political
Environment

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C R E D IT E N V I R O N M E N T
Policy rate
Currency is devalued due to current Stabilizing the
increased up to
account deficit. The borrowing costs falling PKR
have risen up due to the tightened 500 bps
monetary policy.
Additionally, Flooding from the
previous year has led to food
inflation. Lastly, Remittance inflows
KEY ISSUES
have fallen down due to rising living
expenses brought on by the global
Food Inflation​
economic slump.​
However, the central bank increased
Higher borrowing costs
the policy rate up to 500 bps since
November 2022. Also, steps have
Decreased remittance Inflows
been taken to stabilize the falling
PKR (down 30% YTD) and battle
escalating inflationary pressures
Currency Devaluation
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SU P P L Y E N V I R O N M E N T
Due to the sharp rise in input costs, Phase Two of CPEC opens positive
the persistence of import prospects for Pakistan
restrictions, and the lack of available
credit, large-scale manufacturing
will continue to experience
contraction. Supply chains are being
hampered by insufficient
KEY ISSUES
infrastructure, energy constraints,
and restricted access to funding.
Supply Chains being hampered
However, The start of Phase Two of
the China-Pakistan Economic
Contraction of Large-scale
Corridor (CPEC) opens positive
prospects for Pakistan, providing Manufacturing
chances to stop the country's
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MARKET ENVIRONMENT
B2B Barter
Pakistan's trade prospects face Trade in Goods
Trade
challenges due to escalating energy Agreement
costs, electricity tariffs, heightened Mechanism
political uncertainty, and strained
relations with India.
However, The Trade in Goods
Agreement between Pakistan and
KEY ISSUES
Turkey granted Pakistan preferential
access to the Turkish markets.
Political Instability
Emergence of Kazakhstan as a
potential market shows the
Rising Energy costs
untapped market cap. Pakistan's
Ministry of Commerce launched the
Hostile relations with trade partners
B2B Barter Trade Mechanism,
fostering trade & reducing reliance
on conventional trade practices.
Electricity Tariffs
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P O L IT IC AL E N V I R O N M E N T
Massive Support Increased
The Former Prime Minister’s
for a sacked Political
incarceration has led to continued
political unrest that is worsening the Prime Minister Awareness
nation's economic situation. To add
on, with an increase in terrorist
activity spearheaded by the Tehreek-
e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the security
KEY ISSUES
situation has also gotten worse.
However, the support of the general
Ouster of Former Prime Minister
public with the former Prime
Minister shows their interest in
Political Unrest
politics and economy which is a sign
of nation’s progress and is important
Increase in Terrorist Activities
for sustainable growth.

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 INTRODUCTION TO
SHIRT EXPORTS
THE WORLDWIDE SHIRT EXPORT INDUSTRY IS
CRUCIAL FOR COMMERCE AND FASHION, WITH
PAKISTAN AS A KEY EXPORTER PUTTING AN
EMPHASIS ON ETHICS AND SUSTAINABILITY.
The huge worldwide shirt export market, including T-shirts, are
essential to both trade and fashion. Fashion trends,
manufacturing centers, sustainability, and e-commerce all
influence the sector. It faces difficulties including shifting
consumer tastes and competition, but it also presents
opportunities for development through market diversification
and moral behavior.
Pakistan is one of the industry leaders in clothing exports,
specializing in shirts and T-shirts to satisfy customer demand
throughout the world. Sustainability issues and the adherence
to global standards are further challenges that spur innovation
and business expansion.
 BEYOND
BORDERS SHIRT
E XPORTS:
MAPPING THE
FUTURE OF FASHION
DOMINATION

HS CODE:
6109/6105
 GLOBAL EXPORTS (T-SHIRTS)

GLOBAL EXPORT
T-SHIRT EXPORTS (6109) ARE (2022)

DOMINATED BY SIGNIFICANT
PLAYERS LIKE CHINA,
BANGLADESH AND GERMANY.
$ 56.64 Billion
Global exports of knitted or crocheted T-
shirts fall under HS Code 6109. China, TOP 3 EXPORTERS
Bangladesh, Germany, Turkey and Vietnam CHINA BANGLADESH GERMANY
are major exporters. USA, Germany and
France are important markets.
Trends in clothing, cost effectiveness, and
trade agreements all have an impact on $9.4 B $9.3 B $2.8 B
exports. Sustainability is becoming more
significant. 16.5% 16.4% 4.9%
T-shirts occupy Eighty-fifth position among Global total MARKET SHARE AS A % OF THE GLOBAL EXPORT
85th export categories
*Source: Trade Foresight
 GLOBAL EXPORTS (SHIRTS)
GLOBAL EXPORT
EXPORTS OF SHIRTS UNDER HS (2022)

CODE 6105, LARGELY COMES

FROM BANGLADESH, CHINA
AND VIETNAM.

The Global textile and apparel industry

$ 10.28 Billion
exports a significant number of shirts, TOP 3 EXPORTERS
offering diverse designs and materials to BANGLADESH CHINA VIETNAM
satisfy worldwide customer needs.
Asia's industrial centers, e-commerce, and
sustainability are affecting export trends.
Despite obstacles like competition and $1.5 B $1.3 B $1.2 B
changing customer preferences,
14.2% 12.9% 12.1%
Shirts occupy Three Seventieth position among Global MARKET SHARE AS A % OF THE GLOBAL EXPORT
370th total export categories
*Source: Trade Foresight
 GLOBAL IMPORTS (T-SHIRTS)

GLOBAL EXPORT
IMPORTANT IMPORTERS LIKE (2022)

USA, GERMANY AND FRANCE

HAVE AN IMPACT ON MARKET
DYNAMICS OF T-SHIRTS (6109)
$ 49.72 Billion
T-shirt imports, categorized under HS Code
6109, account for a significant share of the TOP 3 IMPORTERS
textile and clothing sector. Major importers USA GERMANY FRANCE
include USA, Germany, and France.
The industry is vulnerable to market shifts
due to changing customer preferences,
cost concerns, and fashion trends affecting $9.3 B $4.8 B $2.7 B
market dynamics. T-shirts are available in
various materials and styles. 18.7% 9.7% 5.5%
T-shirts occupy Ninety-fifth position among Global total MARKET SHARE AS A % OF THE GLOBAL IMPORT
95th import categories
*Source: Trade Foresight
 GLOBAL IMPORTS (SHIRTS)

GLOBAL EXPORT
(2022)
USA, GERMANY, AND UK ARE
THE TOP IMPORTERS OF
SHIRTS (HS CODE 6105).

The textile and clothing industry includes a

$ 09.19 Billion
large portion of international shirt imports TOP 3 IMPORTERS
with HS Code 6105, varying in design and USA GERMANY UK
materials to meet customer expectations.
Major importers include the USA, Germany,
UK, France, and Japan.
Market conditions like customer $2.6 B $0.8 B $0.6 B
preferences, cost concerns, and fashion
trends greatly affect this industry. 28.2% 8.2% 6.5%
Shirts occupy Four-hundred and first position among MARKET SHARE AS A % OF THE GLOBAL IMPORT
401th Global total import categories
*Source: Trade Foresight
 TOP 10 GLOBAL
IMPORTERS & THEIR
MARKET SHARE (T-SHIRTS)
60% of all T-shirt imports globally come from the top 10
global T-shirt importers.
$0.00 Bn $2.00 Bn $4.00 Bn $6.00 Bn $8.00 Bn

USA $9.30 Bn (18.7%)

Germany $4.82 Bn (9.7%)

France $2.71 Bn (5.4%)

UK $2.61 Bn (5.2%)

Spain $2.15 Bn (4.3%)

Japan $2.12 Bn (4.3%)

Italy $2.01 Bn (4.0%)

Netherlands $1.73 Bn (3.5%)

Poland $0.06 Bn (2.7%)

Belgium $0.05 Bn (2.6%)

Year: 2022
*Source: Trade Foresight
 TOP 10 GLOBAL
IMPORTERS & THEIR
MARKET SHARE (SHIRTS)
Over 65% of shirts imported globally are bought in the top
10 global importing countries.
$0.00 Bn $1.00 Bn $2.00 Bn

USA $2.59 Bn (28.2%)

Germany $0.75 Bn (8.2%)

UK $0.60 Bn (6.5%)

France $0.45 Bn (4.9%)

Japan $0.41 Bn (4.4%)

Italy $0.37 Bn (4.0%)

Spain $0.32 Bn (3.5%)

Netherlands $0.29 Bn (3.1%)

China $0.24 Bn (2.6%)

Canada $0.20 Bn (2.2.%)

Year: 2022
*Source: Trade Foresight
ANALYZING GLOBAL
T-SHIRT IMPORTS
MONTHLY TRENDS

WITH THE GREATEST IMPORTS OCCURRING IN

MARCH, THE GLOBAL TREND FOR T-SHIRT
IMPORTS HAS BEEN COMPARATIVELY
CONSISTENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

$5 B

$4 B

$3 B

$2 B

$1 B

$0 B
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
 ANALYZING GLOBAL
SHIRT IMPORTS
MONTHLY TRENDS

THE HIGHEST IMPORT OF SHIRTS OCCURRED

IN MARCH, WITH THE WORLDWIDE PATTERN
FOR IMPORTS BEING LARGELY CONSISTENT
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

$1 B

$0.75 B

$0.5 B

$0.25 B

$0 B
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
 SARTORIAL
EXCELLENCE:
PAKISTAN'S SHIRTS ON
THE GLOBAL STAGE

HS CODE:
6109/6105
 PAKISTAN
EXPORT MARKETS (T-SHIRTS)
EXPORTS WORLDWIDE
T-SHIRTS OF PAKISTAN THRIVE (2022)

IN KEY MARKETS LIKE THE

USA, GERMANY, AND THE UK

Pakistan's textile and apparel sector heavily $ 0.74 Billion

relies on T-shirt exports, with various
designs and materials meeting global TOP 3 MARKETS
consumer demands. The USA, Germany, USA GERMANY UK
and the UK are major markets, and
Pakistan's cost-effectiveness, quality
standards, and fashion trend
responsiveness enhance its export $376 M $62 M $53 M
proficiency and global competitiveness.
51% 8% 7%
T-shirts occupy ninth position among Pakistan's total MARKET SHARE AS A % OF PAKISTAN’S TOTAL
09th export categories T-SHIRTS EXPORTS
*Source: Trade Foresight
 PAKISTAN
EXPORT MARKETS (SHIRTS)
USA, UK AND NETHERLANDS EXPORTS WORLDWIDE
(2022)
ARE MAJOR MARKETS FOR
PAKISTAN'S EXPORTERS OF
SHIRT
Pakistan's shirt exports under HS code 6105
are vital to the textile and clothing sector,
$ 0.72 Billion
offering a diverse range of designs and TOP 3 MARKETS
materials that satisfy global consumer USA UK NETHERLANDS
demands. The USA, UK, and Netherlands
are major importers, and Pakistan's export
success is attributed to cost-effectiveness,
quality standards, and flexibility in $316 M $130 M $55 M
adapting to fashion trends, securing its
position in global markets. 44% 18% 8%
Shirts occupy eleventh position among Pakistan's all MARKET SHARE AS A % OF PAKISTAN’S TOTAL
11th
export categories SHIRTS EXPORTS
*Source: Trade Foresight
TOP SELLERS
OF PAKISTAN (T-SHIRTS)
TOP SELLERS
OF PAKISTAN (SHIRTS)
 KEY REASONS FOR
MAJOR EXPORTS
TO USA & UK Capacity for
Customization
Competitive Labor
Costs

Due to low labor costs, a skilled labor

Textile Industry Reliable Suppliers
force, a strong textile industry Infrastructure
infrastructure, an abundance of raw
materials, favorable trade agreements,
alignment with international fashion
trends, dependability in delivery and EXPORT TO USA & UK
quality, customization options, T-Shirts (6109) Shirts (6105)

language proficiency, geographical

advantages, and government and
58% 52%
industry support, Pakistani shirts are
attractive and competitive in these
international markets.

MARKET SHARE AS A % OF THE GLOBAL EXPORT

OF SHIRTS & T-SHIRTS
KEY BUYERS OF
TOP MARKETS (T-SHIRTS)
USA GERMANY UK
KEY BUYERS OF
TOP MARKETS (SHIRTS)
USA UK NETHERLANDS
PAKISTAN EXPORTS (T-SHIRTS)
MONTHLY TREND

PAKISTAN HAS A RISING TREND AT THE START OF

T H E Y E A R T I L L M A R . I T H A D F L U C T U A T I O N S T I L L
JUN AND THEN DECREASED IN JUL. HOWEVER, IT
REMAINED STABLE AFTERWARDS.

$80 M

$60 M

$40 M

$20 M

$0 M
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
PAKISTAN EXPORTS (SHIRTS)
MONTHLY TRENDS

PAKISTAN HAS A RISING TREND TILL APR BUT

THEN DECREASED TILL JUL. IT HAD
FLUCTUATIONS AFTERWARDS BUT R E M A I N E D
SOMEWHAT STABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

$75 M

$50 M

$25 M

$0 M
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
 SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Cost-Effective Sustainability Sustainability Global Economic
Manufacturing due to Concerns inability to Initiatives increases Trends can impact
its price meet international competitiveness. clothing spending
Textile Infrastructure standards. Market Diversification Competition
Consistent production Market Dependency Product line threaten market
and quality control are Due to its reliance on a development lessen share
ensured by a strong small number of reliance on a single Regulatory
textile infrastructure. market. Changes and tariffs
export markets
Diverse Product E-commerce affect exports
Quality Consistency It
Range provides a wide Expansion opens up Supply Chain
might be difficult to
variety of shirts to suit new worldwide sales Disruptions by
maintain quality in
different customer potential for shirts. logistical problems
large-scale production.
tastes and natural
calamities.
 INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
INVESTIGATING INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS AND EVENTS

This event is a premier textile and fashion trade expo

Première Vision held in Paris, France, where business professionals
Paris
may learn about the newest developments in
https://www.premierevision.com/en/? FRANCE textiles, apparel, and accessories.

This enormous fashion trade expo, held in Las Vegas,

The MAGIC Show
Nevada, shows clothing, including shirts, and draws
USA
buyers and exhibitors from across the world.
https://www.magicfashionevents.com/

This show, which is held in Milan, Italy, focuses on

Milano Unica
high-end textiles and fashion materials and draws
ITALY upscale shirt producers and designers.
https://www.milanounica.it/en

This trade show in Frankfurt, Germany, which is

Texprocess concurrent with Techtextil, focuses on equipment
Frankfurt and technology for processing textiles and clothing.
GERMANY
https://texprocess.messefrankfurt.com/
 TRADE PROCEDURES
& DOCUMENTATION
A thorough invoice detailing the items being sent, their number,
Commercial Invoice value, and terms of sale is given by the exporter to the importer.

A list of each package's contents, including information on its size,

Packing List weight, and packing.

This certificate attests to the nation where the shirts were made. It
Certificate of could be required for customs clearance and to make a claim for
Origin
trade agreement benefits.

Customs A record including details on the exported products, their price, and
Declaration other customs-related information.

Bill of Lading (B/L) The AWB is used for airfreight, whereas the B/L is utilized for ocean
or Airway Bill cargoes. These records provide crucial shipment information and act
(AWB) as titles of ownership and receipts for goods sent.
 MANDATORY
REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXPORT TO KEY MARKETS
Commercial Invoice
Packing list
Certificate of Origin
Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill (AWB)

PAK to EU PAK to UAE PAK to USA

Safety and Compliance Documentation
Importer's EORI Number
TARIC Code
Customs U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Labeling
Declaration Requirements
Importer of Record (IOR) Information
Importer Security Filing (ISF)
Customs Declaration (CBP Form 3461 or 3461 ALT)
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A government organization called TDAP

Trade Development
Authority of promotes exports and commerce. They could
Pakistan (TDAP) offer suggestions on export-related certifications
and specifications.
https://tdap.gov.pk/

All Pakistan Textile The Pakistani textile industry is represented by

Mills Association APTMA, which may offer details on the standards
(APTMA) for textile product quality and certification.
https://aptma.org.pk/

Industry organizations like PTEA frequently offer

Pakistan Textile assistance and direction on adhering to quality
Exporters standards and certifications for exports of textiles
Association (PTEA)
and clothing.
https://ptea.org.pk/
 CERTIFICATION BODIES ...2/2

Pakistan Standards In charge of creating and enforcing standards

and Quality Control and quality control procedures for a range of
Authority (PSQCA) goods, including textiles and clothing.
http://www.psqca.com.pk/

The primary objectives of this government

Textile organization are to control and advance
Commissioner's Pakistan's textile sector. They could take part in
Organization quality control and certification processes for
https://www.tco.com.pk/ textiles and clothing.

Pakistan Hosiery PHMA is another industry association that can

Manufacturers & provide information on quality and certification
Exporters
standards for apparel exports.
Association (PHMA)
http://phmaonline.com/home.asp
 WAY FORWARD
DIVERSIFY PRODUCT RANGE SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
Invest in R&D to produce a Streamline the supply chain to
greater choice of shirt designs, reduce costs, improve efficiency,
styles, and fabrics to and meet delivery deadlines
accommodate various consistently.
consumer preferences.

QUALITY ASSURANCE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

To guarantee that exported To increase productivity and
shirts fulfill both product innovation, embrace
international standards and technology breakthroughs in
consumer expectations, design software, production
maintain continuous techniques, and automation.
quality control procedures.

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