Facts on this page were checked in September 2026. Sources are listed with each figure. Fiscal years in Pakistan run from July to June.
The short answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Known for | The center of Pakistan's textile industry |
| Main export products | Home textiles, Towels, Socks and hosiery, Apparel and denim, Sportswear and uniforms |
| How goods leave | Containers by road or rail to Karachi's ports. Customs clearance at Faisalabad dry port |
| Province | Punjab |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
Faisalabad exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Faisalabad's share of Pakistan's textile exports | About 45 percent | Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), as reported by Business Recorder |
| M-3 Industrial City | About 4,356 acres, near Sahianwala Interchange | Board of Investment |
| Allama Iqbal Industrial City | A priority special economic zone under CPEC, opposite M-3 Industrial City | Government of Punjab |
| Pakistan's bedwear exports, FY2025-26 | $3.112 billion | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics |
What Faisalabad makes for the US market
Faisalabad spins, weaves, dyes and stitches. Its mills make bed linen, towels, knitwear, socks, denim fabric and yarn, and they also meet much of Pakistan's own clothing needs.
Faisalabad's spinning, weaving, processing and stitching units supply bed linen, towels, knitwear and hosiery to buyers around the world. US buyers want these products, but they expect US sizes, clear labels and fast answers.
Where the factories are
| Area | What is there |
|---|---|
| M-3 Industrial City, Sahianwala | Special economic zone run by the Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (FIEDMC), with a 10-year tax holiday for new units |
| Allama Iqbal Industrial City | CPEC priority special economic zone for textiles, engineering, food and more, also run by FIEDMC |
| Value Addition City | A FIEDMC estate for garment and made-up textile units |
| Sargodha Road, Jhang Road, Sheikhupura Road and Samundri Road | The older industrial belts with spinning, weaving and processing mills |
How goods leave Faisalabad
Faisalabad sits between the M-3 and M-4 motorways, linking it to Lahore, Islamabad, Multan and on to Karachi's ports. Exporters clear containers at the Faisalabad dry port and send them to Karachi by road or rail. Urgent shipments often go by air through Lahore.
Business bodies in Faisalabad
- Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI)
- All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA)
- Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA)
- Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA)
We name these organizations to help you find local support. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
How we help Faisalabad exporters
- Register your US company with a Chicago address and US phone number
- Build your English website and catalog with US sizes and prices, built to be found on Google
- Set up Amazon USA or a Shopify store for retail sales
- Find US buyers by cold outreach, send samples from Chicago and follow up every quote
- Check buyers before you ship on credit
You never need to travel. We work by phone, video call and email, in English and Urdu. Chicago is 10 to 11 hours behind Pakistan, so US buyer questions are answered during the US working day.
How to start
- Tell us about your products. Use our quote form or call us.
- Get a plan and price. We reply by email with the package that fits and the full cost.
- We set up your US presence. Company, website, catalog and store, depending on your plan.
- We start selling. Outreach to US buyers begins and you get a report every month.
Common questions
What commission do you charge Faisalabad textile exporters?
Our Sales Desk commission for home textiles, towels, apparel and socks is 2 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce, because textile margins are thin.
Why do US textile buyers ask about cotton sources?
US Customs can hold goods made with cotton from the Xinjiang region of China. Keeping records of your cotton and yarn sources protects your shipments.
Why do Faisalabad exporters need a US office?
Faisalabad mills compete with suppliers from many countries. A US contact who answers buyers the same day, sends samples fast and follows up every quote often decides who wins the order.