Sindh Stays Ahead as Cotton Production Crosses 4 Million Bales

Pakistan's cotton arrivals rose 7.53% year over year to more than 4.08 million bales by October 15, 2026, with Sindh maintaining its lead as the country's largest cotton-producing province and Balochistan recording the fastest regional expansion, according to the Pakistan Cotton Ginners.

Key points

• Sindh accounted for 55.43% of national arrivals, compared with Punjab's 40.15% and Balochistan's 4.43%, highlighting the concentration of this season's cotton supply in Sindh.
• Punjab's arrivals grew 7.79%, broadly in line with national expansion of 7.53%.
• While unsold cotton stocks were 15.7% lower than a year earlier, textile mills purchased 86.7% of total arrivals.
• Sindh, excluding Balochistan, recorded the largest volume, with arrivals of 2.262 million bales.
• Balochistan recorded the strongest year-over-year expansion among the three regions, with cotton arrivals increasing 30.36%.

Notably, the association's latest consolidated report indicated that cotton arrivals at ginning factories reached 4, 081, 265 bales, up approximately 285, 000 bales from the corresponding period last year. Dry, hot weather and relatively favorable domestic cotton rates contributed to the rise, according to the supplied report.

Sindh, excluding Balochistan, recorded the largest volume, with arrivals of 2.262 million bales. While Balochistan contributed 180, 000 bales, punjab ranked second with 1.638 million bales. Farmers Lose Rs. 3.5 Trillion After Harvest.

Sindh accounted for 55.43% of national arrivals, compared with Punjab's 40.15% and Balochistan's 4.43%, highlighting the concentration of this season's cotton supply in Sindh. Balochistan records fastest cotton expansion.

Balochistan recorded the strongest year-over-year expansion among the three regions, with cotton arrivals increasing 30.36%. Its share of national arrivals rose to 4.43%, from 3.65% in the same period last year, an growth of 0.78 percentage points.

Punjab's arrivals grew 7.79%, broadly in line with national expansion of 7.53%. Its share remained almost unchanged, edging up to 40.15% from 40.05% a year earlier.

In practice, the regional concentration is additionally evident in district-level figures. Sanghar in Sindh emerged as the country's leading cotton-producing district, with arrivals reaching 1.137 million bales. The Paradox of Women in Pakistan's Agriculture.

Bahawalnagar, Punjab's leading district, recorded 418, 000 bales. Sanghar's output was therefore more than twice that of Punjab's top-producing district and accounted for roughly half of Sindh's documented arrivals. The latest fortnightly report additionally points to an active procurement season, with 872, 000 bales arriving during the reporting period.

While unsold cotton stocks were 15.7% lower than a year earlier, textile mills purchased 86.7% of total arrivals. The figures indicate that mills have absorbed a substantial proportion of the crop reaching ginning factories.

Cotton quality and rates are additionally shaping market conditions. The report expects staple length to improve as colder weather sets in, potentially supporting the availability of higher-grade cotton.

For context, the cost difference between low-grade and high-quality cotton at present stands at Rs. 2, 000 per maund and could widen to Rs. 2, 500 as buyers continue to pay premiums for better-quality fiber.

As the report notes, further arrivals could remain solid in the coming fortnight if weather conditions remain favorable and domestic costs continue to attract growers. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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