
Pakistan - Machines for Preparing, Weaving and Knitting Textiles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Machines For Preparing, Weaving And Knitting Textiles in Pakistan
The Pakistani market for machines for preparing, weaving and knitting textiles surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 114% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports of Machines For Preparing, Weaving And Knitting Textiles
Exports from Pakistan
In 2021, overseas shipments of machines for preparing, weaving and knitting textiles increased by 16% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 153%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, textile weaving and knitting machinery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
The United Arab Emirates (X units), India (X units) and Bangladesh (X units) were the main destinations of textile weaving and knitting machinery exports from Pakistan, together comprising 81% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Turkey and Uzbekistan, which together accounted for a further 15%.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +67.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for machines for preparing, weaving and knitting textiles exports from Pakistan, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 13% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (-19.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-5.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average export price for machines for preparing, weaving and knitting textiles amounted to $X per unit, rising by 97% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 131% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+80.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Machines For Preparing, Weaving And Knitting Textiles
Imports into Pakistan
In 2021, the amount of machines for preparing, weaving and knitting textiles imported into Pakistan soared to X units, with an increase of 133% on 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, textile weaving and knitting machinery imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest textile weaving and knitting machinery supplier to Pakistan, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, textile weaving and knitting machinery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with a 6.2% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+5.2% per year) and Italy (+7.6% per year).
In value terms, the largest textile weaving and knitting machinery suppliers to Pakistan were China ($X), Japan ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, India and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 22%.
India, with a CAGR of +23.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average import price for machines for preparing, weaving and knitting textiles stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -10.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then declined in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for textile weaving and knitting machinery in Pakistan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 28941100 - Machines for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting manmade textile materials, machines for preparing textile fibres
- Prodcom 28941200 - Textile spinning machines, textile doubling, twisting, winding or reeling machines
- Prodcom 28941300 - Weaving machines
- Prodcom 28941430 - Circular knitting machines
- Prodcom 28941450 - Flat knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and warp knitting machines
- Prodcom 28941470 - Machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, t rimmings, braid or net, and machines for tufting
Country coverage:
- Pakistan
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Pakistan
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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