Sindh Stays Ahead as Cotton Production Crosses 4 Million Bales

Pakistan's cotton arrivals surged 7.53% year-over-year to surpass 4.08 million bales by October 15, 2026. Sindh maintained its position as the nation's leading cotton-producing province, while Balochistan saw the fastest regional growth, according to the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA). Cotton arrivals at ginning factories reached 4,081,265 bales, up about 285,000 bales from the same period last year.

Sindh accounted for 55.43% of national arrivals, followed by Punjab at 40.15% and Balochistan at 4.43%. Balochistan recorded the strongest year-over-year expansion, with cotton arrivals increasing 30.36%. Sanghar in Sindh emerged as the country's leading cotton-producing district, with arrivals reaching 1.137 million bales, more than twice the output of Punjab's top-producing district.

Textile mills purchased 86.7% of total arrivals, with unsold cotton stocks 15.7% lower than a year earlier. Cotton quality and prices are influencing market conditions, with the price difference between low-grade and high-quality cotton expected to widen further.