Figures 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 |
|---|---|
| How big is it? | Part of $4.97 billion in knitwear exports |
| Where is it made? | Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi |
| Is the US a buyer? | The US and Europe are the main buyers of Pakistani socks, for retail, sports and uniform use. |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
| Our commission | 2 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce |
Pakistan's socks and hosiery exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knitwear exports, including socks, fiscal year 2025-26 | $4.966 billion | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics |
| US imports from Pakistan of knitted apparel, including hosiery, 2025 | $1.42 billion | UN Comtrade data, via Trading Economics |
What the numbers mean
Socks are a repeat purchase. A buyer who likes your quality reorders every season, so a single good account can keep machines busy for years.
Where it is made
Faisalabad has many sock knitting units, with more in Lahore and Karachi.
Where it is sold
The US and Europe are the main buyers of Pakistani socks, for retail, sports and uniform use. Across all products, the US bought $5.76 billion of goods from Pakistan in 2025, more than any other country.
Products we help you sell
- Cotton and blended everyday socks
- Sports and compression socks
- Custom logo socks
- Kids socks
- Work and boot socks
Who buys socks and hosiery in the US
- Sock and apparel brands
- Promotional products companies
- Sports teams and clubs
- Amazon and Shopify sellers
Large US channels in this field
- Retail private label programs
- Sock and underwear brands
- Sports and team suppliers
- Online brands on Amazon and Shopify
We name these companies and events to show the kind of buyer in this field. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
A business partner, not a distributor
Many Pakistani socks and hosiery makers sell through distributors and importers. That can be good business, and we can help you win distributors as buyers. But when a distributor stands between you and the market, your name rarely reaches the end buyer and much of the value stays abroad.
We work differently. We are your US office and sales team, working for you:
| A distributor | Pak Export Partners | |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the goods | The distributor buys your goods and owns them | We never own your goods |
| Whose name the buyer sees | Often the distributor's brand, not yours | Your company and your brand |
| Who sets the resale price | The distributor, with its own markup | You set your price. We add no markup |
| How they earn | A margin on every unit they resell | A monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders |
| Who keeps the buyer list | The distributor | You. Every buyer contact is in your monthly report |
Because we do not buy your goods, we have no reason to push your price down. We win when you get paid.
US rules to know before you ship
- Textile products need a label showing fiber content, country of origin and the maker or seller, plus care instructions. This is a US Federal Trade Commission rule.
- US Customs can hold goods made with cotton or yarn from the Xinjiang region of China. Keep records showing where your cotton and yarn came from.
- Compression socks sold for medical use are FDA regulated. Sports compression socks usually are not.
We are not a licensed customs broker or regulatory consultant. For work that needs a license, we coordinate licensed US partners and include them in your plan. See our US labeling guide and customs guide.
How we help
- A US company, Chicago address and US phone, so buyers deal with an American business
- A website and catalog with US sizes, US prices and quote forms, built to be found on Google
- Cold outreach to US buyers in this product line, with samples shipped from Chicago
- Buyer checks before you ship on credit
- Retail sales through Amazon USA or your own Shopify store, where it fits
We work with socks and hosiery makers and exporters anywhere in Pakistan, especially in Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi.
Commission for this industry
On our US Sales Desk plans, commission for socks and hosiery is 2 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce. You pay nothing on orders that are not paid, and nothing on your existing buyers. See all prices.
Common questions
Is there demand for custom logo socks in the US?
Yes. Businesses, teams and events order custom socks. Low minimum orders and fast samples win these buyers.
Do compression socks need FDA registration?
Only if they are sold for medical use. Sports compression socks usually are not medical devices.
Do you buy socks and hosiery from us and resell them?
No. We are not a distributor. We never own your goods. You sell directly to US buyers, and we earn a monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders.
Can you help us sell to US distributors?
Yes. Distributors are often good buyers. We find them, present your products and follow up, and you keep the relationship and set your price.