## Company Profile HTL TRANS (PRIVATE) LIMITED — freight forwarder based in Pakistan (Karachi contact: karachi@htllogistics.com). Website: http://www.htllogistics.com. Offers sea and air forwarding, FCL/LCL container movements, customs clearance, door‑to‑door logistics, and warehousing/ICD services for exporters and importers (scale not publicly disclosed; appears to serve Karachi/Port Qasim exporters across textiles, rice, fresh produce, and general cargo). Likely to handle project and refrigerated cargo given regional export mix (mangoes, basmati) and typical Karachi forwarder service set. ## Pain Points 1) Booking & capacity risk: container shortages, feeder re‑routing via Colombo/Jebel Ali, and vessel bunching force exporters to book far in advance or risk rollovers/demurrage—HTL must secure space for seasonal peaks (mango, basmati) and garment shipments. 2) Reliability / transit-time exposure: Red Sea rerouting and Karachi/Port Qasim congestion add 5–14 days to transit times, harming perishable fruit and branded retail rice/garment delivery commitments and increasing working capital needs. 3) Price & competitiveness pressure: Indian exporters regaining market share and Pakistan’s higher input/energy costs mean exporters need channels that reduce logistics premium, ensure timely delivery, and support compliance (SPS, EU sustainability rules) to retain buyers. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. [MARKET EVENTS] === Query: Pakistan exports 2026 textile apparel rice mango exports trends to EU US Middle East 2026 latest **Overall export context 2025–26** - Provisional SBP data show Pakistan’s total exports at about **US$2.48 billion in February 2026**, with textiles, cereals (mainly rice), and minerals the key drivers. February was “the strongest month for cereal exports since October 2025,” indicating some recovery in agri shipments after earlier weakness. ([kse.com.pk](https://kse.com.pk/pakistan-records-2-5-billion-in-exports-for-february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) **Textile export trends (FY 2025–26)** - According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data summarized by TexTalks, **textile exports in July–March FY 2025–26 reached US$13.545 billion, down 0.5% YoY**, confirming a broadly flat but fragile performance. Total exports in this period were **US$22.742 billion (‑7.99% YoY)**, so textiles’ share of exports has actually risen. ([textalks.com](https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai)) - Another PBS‑based analysis (Pakistan Textile Council monthly report) shows that in **July–November FY 2025–26**, textile exports were **US$7.84 billion, up 2.8% YoY** and accounted for **≈61% of total exports**, though the council labeled performance “dismal” in light of the sector’s structural importance and broader export weakness. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40398258?utm_source=openai)) - A separate report for **July–August FY 2025–26** shows textiles at **US$3.21 billion**, **63% of Pakistan’s exports**, with value‑added garments performing better than low‑value yarn and cloth. The **EU remained the top textile buyer**, with the US also a major market; however, August 2025 posted double‑digit declines, highlighting volatility. ([profit.pakistantoday.com.pk](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/09/14/textile-exports-hit-usd3-21bn-in-jul-aug-fy26-drive-63-of-pakistans-shipments-despite-august-slump/?utm_source=openai)) **Textile exports by destination (EU / US / Middle East)** - State Bank of Pakistan data for **July–September FY 2025–26** show the **US as Pakistan’s largest single export destination**, with exports to the US **up 12.36% to US$1.642 billion** YoY. Key items are textiles and garments, followed by leather and some agro‑based goods. ([profit.pakistantoday.com.pk](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/23/us-remains-top-destination-for-pakistan-exports-in-first-quarter-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai)) - Within textiles, value‑added apparel (HS 61–63) exports upgraded gradually from **US$6.05 billion in 2021–22 to US$6.56 billion in 2025–26**, a **CAGR ≈2%**, signaling slow but continuing shift toward higher‑margin products—primarily to the **EU and US** under GSP+ and other schemes. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40398258?utm_source=openai)) - For the **EU**, Pakistan continues to benefit from **GSP+ preferences**, especially in garments and home textiles; recent EU reviews maintain these preferences but with tighter sustainability and human‑rights conditionalities, which Pakistani exporters see as both an opportunity and compliance risk. (This is synthesized from trade and policy commentary in recent export‑sector reviews rather than a single statistic.) ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40398258?utm_source=openai)) - For the **Middle East**, textiles (bed linen, towels, garments) remain important, but recent commentary emphasizes *non‑traditional* markets (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar) particularly for **home textiles and knitwear**, often positioned as more resilient than EU demand during cyclical slowdowns. ([paktradedata.com](https://www.paktradedata.com/pakistan-export-opportunities-in-2026-sectors-to-watch/?utm_source=openai)) **Rice export trends (2025–26, with focus on EU / Middle East / US)** - PBS data show that **Pakistan’s rice exports fell sharply in early FY 2025–26**. In **July–November 2025–26**, total rice export volumes were down **40.0% YoY**; non‑basmati (IRRI‑6/9) volumes fell **39.7%**, while **basmati volumes dropped 41.8%**. Industry sources attribute this to: - Return of more competitively priced **Indian supplies** after earlier export restrictions, - High Pakistani prices and loss of price competitiveness, - Freight and geopolitical disruptions (Red Sea, Gulf). ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) - An updated analysis for **July–December FY 2025–26** reports non‑basmati export value **down 51% (to US$683 million from US$1.398 billion)** and volume **down 37% (to 1.61 million t from 2.56 million t)** YoY. Total rice export earnings over two years declined **47%, from US$3.88 billion in FY 2023–24 to under US$1.8 billion in H1 FY 2025–26**. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-rice-exports-fall-47-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai)) - Destination breakdowns in sector reports indicate that **traditional Middle Eastern buyers (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar)** and **EU niche basmati markets (e.g., UK, Germany, Netherlands)** have scaled back volumes from Pakistan because of higher offer prices vs. India and currency advantages favoring Indian exporters. The US basmati niche is also under pressure from Indian competitors. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) **Mango export trends (latest available, with EU / Middle East / US)** - Recent export‑opportunity commentary for 2026 identifies **mangoes and other high‑value fruits** as priority sectors. Pakistan’s fresh mango exports are concentrated in the **Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain)** and **Europe (UK, Germany, Netherlands)**, with smaller volumes to **North America** via airfreight. Constraints highlighted for 2026 include: - Limited pack‑house and **vapor heat treatment capacity** required for access to some high‑income markets, - Strict EU and US **SPS and residue‑limit** requirements, - Cold‑chain gaps and higher airfreight and reefer‑freight rates after recent shipping disruptions. ([paktradedata.com](https://www.paktradedata.com/pakistan-export-opportunities-in-2026-sectors-to-watch/?utm_source=openai)) - While up‑to-date hard numbers for **2025–26 mango exports** by destination are not yet published, sectoral commentary suggests **flat to modest growth** vs. 2024 due to weather‑related yield variation and logistics costs, with exporters more aggressively targeting **Gulf retail chains** and ethnic markets in the **EU and US** using branded, premium positioning rather than volume growth. ([paktradedata.com](https://www.paktradedata.com/pakistan-export-opportunities-in-2026-sectors-to-watch/?utm_source=openai)) **Key 2026 themes across textiles, rice, mangoes, and markets** - **Market mix:** - **US** remains the largest single destination, primarily for **textiles and apparel**; agro‑based exports (rice, mango products) are secondary but strategic. ([profit.pakistantoday.com.pk](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/23/us-remains-top-destination-for-pakistan-exports-in-first-quarter-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai)) - **EU**: still a core market for **garments and basmati rice**, but compliance (sustainability, due‑diligence regulations, deforestation‑free, etc.) is becoming a binding constraint. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40398258?utm_source=openai)) - **Middle East**: remains crucial for **rice and mangoes** as well as home textiles; competition from India and regional suppliers is intense, but proximity and existing diaspora ties help Pakistan retain share. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) - **Price and competitiveness:** - Pakistani **textile exporters** are benefiting somewhat from a weaker rupee but remain constrained by higher energy costs; in rice, exporters have lost share mainly on **price competitiveness vs. India**, despite prior windfall gains when India restricted exports. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) - **Policy and support:** - 2026 policy discussions focus on extending export refinancing, rationalizing energy tariffs for exporters, and negotiating improved **market access in the Middle East** (particularly Saudi Arabia and GCC) for both textiles and agri‑foods. ([paktradedata.com](https://www.paktradedata.com/pakistan-export-opportunities-in-2026-sectors-to-watch/?utm_source=openai)) Sources: ([textalks.com](https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai)) === 2. [COMMODITY TRENDS] === Query: Basmati rice export volumes Pakistan 2026 supply chain disruptions 2026 latest **Recent basmati export volumes (late 2025 – early 2026)** - A March 30, 2026 Dawn analysis, using PBS data, indicates that after a weak start to the marketing year, **Pakistan’s basmati exports rebounded strongly in early 2026**: - **July–December 2025:** **250,269 t** basmati exported. - **January–February 2026:** **258,835 t** basmati exported—roughly equal to the previous six months’ volume in just two months. - This implies **total basmati exports of ~509,000 t in July 2025–Feb 2026**, with a sharp acceleration in Q1 2026. ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1986688?utm_source=openai)) **Value and price trends for basmati** - A specialized rice statistics portal summarizing Pakistan’s 2025–26 data notes: - **Basmati export volume down 13.4% YoY** and **export value down 8.5%**, indicating that average realization has improved. - **Average basmati export price in 2025–26 is US$1,079/ton vs US$1,020/ton in 2024–25**, a **5.8% increase**. - Price resilience reflects tight global aromatic rice supply and ongoing premium in EU and Middle Eastern retail markets. ([pakistanrice.com](https://pakistanrice.com/ricepedia/pakistan-rice-export-statistics/?utm_source=openai)) **Total rice vs. basmati performance and competitive pressure** - Despite basmati’s partial resilience, **overall rice exports (all types) have slumped**: - July–November FY 2025–26: total rice volumes down **40.0%**, with basmati volumes down **41.8%** and non‑basmati down **39.7%**, mainly due to price competition from India and normalization of Indian exports after prior restrictions. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) - July–December FY 2025–26: non‑basmati export value **down 51%** to **US$683 m**, volumes **down 37%** to **1.61 m t** YoY. Overall rice export earnings over two years fell **47%, from US$3.88 billion in FY 2023–24 to <US$1.8 billion in H1 FY 2025–26**. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-rice-exports-fall-47-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai)) - Sectoral research (PACRA rice sector study, Oct 2025) explains that while **non‑basmati** still dominates Pakistan’s total rice export volume, basmati remains crucial for **margin and brand positioning**. The report also flags: - **Crop damage of ~10–12%** in Punjab due to flooding, which could constrain **MY 2025/26** supply. ([pacra.com](https://www.pacra.com/view/storage/app/PACRA%20Research%20-%20Rice%20-%20Oct%2725_1762424542.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - USDA’s March 2026 Grain and Feed Update for Pakistan projects **MY 2025/26 rice exports at 4.8 million t**, down from earlier expectations, citing production losses and policy factors (including minimum export price on basmati and a “zero‑rate” export policy) that have influenced export flows. ([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Update_Islamabad_Pakistan_PK2025-0020.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Supply‑chain disruptions affecting Pakistan’s basmati exports (2025–26)** 1. **Geopolitical shipping disruptions (Red Sea / Gulf routes)** - Trade press and local commentary note that Pakistan’s rice exporters, especially those shipping to the **Middle East and EU**, have been affected by **re‑routing away from the Red Sea / Suez** via longer Cape of Good Hope routes or schedule irregularities. This has: - Increased **transit times by 10–14 days** on some lanes, - Raised **freight rates**, especially for containerized basmati going to EU and premium Middle Eastern buyers, - Created scheduling uncertainty that complicates contract fulfillment and inventory planning. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) 2. **Karachi port and regional transshipment bottlenecks** - Pakistan’s basmati exports are heavily channelled through **Karachi and Port Qasim**, often transshipped via **Colombo, Jebel Ali, or other regional hubs**. Congestion and vessel bunching at these hubs add to lead‑time volatility (see dimension 3 for more detail). For basmati, with more stringent quality expectations, **delays raise risks of demurrage and storage quality issues**. ([nimapak.org](https://nimapak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PJMR-01-2024.pdf?utm_source=openai)) 3. **Input costs and currency dynamics** - Sector research notes higher **energy, fertilizer, and processing costs** in Pakistan versus India, pushing up Pakistan’s FOB prices. Combined with the **≈9% depreciation of the Indian rupee** (as highlighted by Dawn) and Indian exporters’ aggressive under‑cutting, Pakistan’s basmati has lost some price competitiveness even as nominal export prices rose. ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1986688?utm_source=openai)) 4. **Policy environment** - USDA and local analysts highlight the impact of Pakistan’s **minimum export price (MEP) for basmati**, originally intended to prevent under‑invoicing, but which can: - Reduce exporters’ flexibility to match Indian offers, - Temporarily slow shipments when international prices fall below the MEP. ([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Update_Islamabad_Pakistan_PK2025-0020.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Destination‑specific implications (EU, Middle East, US)** - **EU:** - EU demand for **long‑grain aromatic basmati** remains structurally firm, but importers have increasingly diversified back toward **Indian basmati** as its export constraints eased. Pakistani suppliers face **tighter EU food‑safety and sustainability rules**, higher freight, and stronger competition, compressing margins even where volumes hold. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) - **Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, etc.):** - Still the backbone of Pakistan’s basmati demand, but **buyers have switched more volumes to Indian origin** amid price and freight advantages. Some recovery in early 2026 volumes (Jan–Feb surge) is reported as Pakistani exporters cut prices and take advantage of short‑term Indian supply tightness in certain grades. ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1986688?utm_source=openai)) - **US and other high‑income niches:** - Basmati exports to the US are largely **branded retail packs** via ethnic and mainstream chains. With higher freight and stricter SPS controls, these flows have been more stable in value than volume—reflecting **premium positioning** but limited scale. ([pakistanrice.com](https://pakistanrice.com/ricepedia/pakistan-rice-export-statistics/?utm_source=openai)) **Net 2026 basmati outlook** - **Short term (rest of MY 2025/26):** - Export volumes are likely below the previous year, but **recent Jan–Feb momentum suggests partial recovery**, especially if exporters continue strategic price adjustments. ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1986688?utm_source=openai)) - **Key risk factors:** - Further **production shocks** (floods, water shortages), - Continued **freight volatility** on Gulf / EU routes, - Policy shifts on **MEP** or export taxation that could either unlock or suppress volumes. ([pacra.com](https://www.pacra.com/view/storage/app/PACRA%20Research%20-%20Rice%20-%20Oct%2725_1762424542.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Sources: ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1986688?utm_source=openai)) === 3. [PROBLEM FRAMING] === Query: Karachi port congestion 2026 container shortages shipping delays Pakistan 2026 transshipment via Colombo freight rate trends 2026 **Karachi / Port Qasim congestion and structural issues** - Academic and policy research on Pakistan’s ports (NIMA‑affiliated 2024 paper) describes **chronic congestion at Karachi ports**, where: - High volumes of container and bulk traffic, limited berthing windows, and inefficient cargo‑handling have led to ships **waiting at anchorage for extended periods** before berthing. - Congestion is linked to **insufficient yard space, slow clearance procedures, and inadequate hinterland connectivity**, resulting in **delays and elevated logistics costs** for exporters. ([nimapak.org](https://nimapak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PJMR-01-2024.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Though this paper covers data through 2023, trade press and exporter associations in early 2026 continue to report: - Periodic **vessel bunching** at Karachi and Port Qasim, particularly when global schedule disruptions (Red Sea diversions, equipment re‑positioning) cause irregular arrival patterns. - Knock‑on effects such as higher **demurrage/detention charges** and difficulty securing outbound container slots during peak export windows for **textiles and rice**. (Drawn from recent sector commentary building on the earlier structural diagnosis.) ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) **Container availability and shipping delays (Pakistan, 2025–26)** - Pakistani exporters—especially in grains and textiles—have faced **intermittent container shortages** since late 2023, exacerbated in 2024–26 by: - **Global repositioning** of containers away from disrupted Red Sea / Suez lanes, - Carriers blanking sailings or downgrading direct calls at Karachi in favor of feeder services to/from hub ports (Colombo, Jebel Ali). - For agri commodities such as rice, which compete for slots with higher‑yield cargo (manufactured goods), exporters report: - Difficulty booking **40‑ft containers** at short notice, - Requirement to **book 3–4 weeks ahead** instead of the pre‑crisis 1–2 weeks, - Increased incidence of **rollovers** onto later vessels, affecting on‑time delivery for contracts into the **Middle East, EU, and US**. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) **Transshipment via Colombo and other hubs** - Most mainline services to/from Pakistan operate via regional hubs such as **Colombo (Sri Lanka)** or **Jebel Ali (UAE)**: - Containers from Karachi/Port Qasim are typically **feedered to Colombo or Jebel Ali**, then loaded onto mainline vessels to Europe, North America, and parts of the Middle East. - Any disruption at these hubs—port congestion, labor actions, or weather—translates directly into **added dwell time** and schedule uncertainty for Pakistani exports. ([nimapak.org](https://nimapak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PJMR-01-2024.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - With rerouting around the Red Sea/Suez, **Colombo and Gulf hubs have seen increased traffic**, which local and regional reports describe as contributing to: - Longer **transshipment dwell times**, sometimes adding **5–7 days** to total transit, - Tight connection windows where missing one mainline vessel means rolling to the next weekly or even fortnightly sailing. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) **Freight‑rate trends relevant to Pakistan (2025–26)** - Global container freight rates surged in late 2023–24 due to Red Sea disruptions, and **2025–26 spot rates remain above pre‑crisis levels**, especially on: - **Asia–Europe lanes**, which most Pakistan–EU cargo uses via Suez or the Cape, - **Asia–East Coast North America**, affecting Pakistani shipments routed via Mediterranean or Gulf hubs. ([mckinsey.com](https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/geopolitics-and-the-geometry-of-global-trade-2026-update?utm_source=openai)) - For Pakistan specifically, trade‑route commentary for 2025–26 indicates: - **Outbound Karachi–EU (via Colombo/Jebel Ali)**: base rates still **significantly higher than 2019 levels**, though below the 2021–22 peak; surcharges for **war‑risk and rerouting** remain embedded in many carrier tariffs. - **Karachi–Middle East**: shorter routes but exposed to **Gulf congestion and feeder capacity constraints**; rates are lower than to EU/US but have not fully normalized. - **Karachi–US (East Coast via Med/Gulf)**: more volatile; exporters report budgeting with a **freight‑cost buffer** in contracts rather than fixed‑price assumptions. (These are synthesized from sector reports and global freight analyses referenced in 0search7 and rice/textile sector documents.) ([mckinsey.com](https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/geopolitics-and-the-geometry-of-global-trade-2026-update?utm_source=openai)) **How these logistics/friction points interact with Pakistan’s agri and textile exports** - **Lead‑time uncertainty:** - Longer and more volatile transit times from Karachi/Port Qasim—driven by port congestion, transshipment bottlenecks, and rerouting—are particularly problematic for **seasonal and perishable exports**: - **Mangoes and fresh fruits**: risk of reduced shelf‑life and quality discounts in Middle Eastern and EU markets. ([paktradedata.com](https://www.paktradedata.com/pakistan-export-opportunities-in-2026-sectors-to-watch/?utm_source=openai)) - **Basmati rice and branded food products**: increased inventory in transit and higher working‑capital needs, particularly for EU/US retail supply chains. ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1986688?utm_source=openai)) - **Cost pass‑through and competitiveness:** - Higher and more volatile freight rates raise **landed costs** for Pakistan’s exports relative to regional competitors: - Indian exporters using alternative ports (Mundra, Nhava Sheva) have often been able to secure **more frequent sailings and better freight terms**, eroding Pakistan’s competitiveness in rice and textiles into the **Middle East and EU**, given similar or lower FOB prices from India. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) - **Reliability as a supplier:** - Importers in EU, US, and the Gulf increasingly prioritize **reliability of delivery**. Persistent congestion and schedule risk at Karachi/Port Qasim and transshipment hubs expose Pakistan to: - Risk of **contract penalties** or loss of preferred‑supplier status, - Shift of strategic volumes (especially in rice and lower‑complexity textiles) to alternative origins with smoother logistics. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) **Problem framing for 2026 strategy** From a market‑intelligence and risk‑management perspective, the 2026 issues can be framed as follows: 1. **Structural bottlenecks at Karachi/Port Qasim intersecting with global disruptions** - Even in the absence of extraordinary shocks, these ports operate near capacity with procedural inefficiencies. When **global shocks (Red Sea, equipment shortages)** occur, Pakistan’s exporters face **disproportionate delays and cost escalation**. ([nimapak.org](https://nimapak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PJMR-01-2024.pdf?utm_source=openai)) 2. **Export‑mix vulnerability** - Pakistan’s export basket is heavily weighted toward **textiles and a few key agri commodities (rice, fruits)**—all highly sensitive to **logistics performance and freight costs**. This concentrates risk on exactly those sectors most directly exposed to port and shipping disruptions. ([textalks.com](https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai)) 3. **Competitiveness gap vs. regional peers** - When logistics‑related costs (freight, demurrage, inventory) are layered on top of existing **energy and input cost disadvantages**, Pakistan’s **effective delivered cost** into EU/US/Middle East often exceeds that of India, Bangladesh, or some ASEAN suppliers, especially in commoditized products like non‑branded rice and basic textiles. ([brecorder.com](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai)) 4. **Policy and investment implications** - Effective responses in 2026–27, as highlighted across government and industry reports, would include: - **Port modernization and digitalization**, - **Streamlined customs and clearance**, - Incentivizing **direct calls** and improved feeder schedules, - Risk‑sharing or support mechanisms to help exporters manage **freight‑rate volatility and container shortages**. ([assets.kpmg.com](https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/pk/pdf/2025/06/Economic-Brief-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Sources: ([nimapak.org](https://nimapak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PJMR-01-2024.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • Pakistan Records $2.5 Billion in Exports for February 2026 https://kse.com.pk/pakistan-records-2-5-billion-in-exports-for-february-2026/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan’s textile exports slip in 9MFY26 as garment growth fails to offset broader weakness | TEXtalks | let's talk textiles... https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai • Textile exports show dismal performance in 5MFY2025-26 - Markets - Business Recorder https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40398258?utm_source=openai • Textile exports hit USD3.21bn in Jul–Aug FY26, drive 63% of Pakistan’s shipments despite August slump - Profit by Pakistan Today https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/09/14/textile-exports-hit-usd3-21bn-in-jul-aug-fy26-drive-63-of-pakistans-shipments-despite-august-slump/?utm_source=openai • US remains top destination for Pakistan exports in first quarter of FY2025-26 - Profit by Pakistan Today https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/23/us-remains-top-destination-for-pakistan-exports-in-first-quarter-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai • Textile exports show dismal performance in 5MFY2025-26 - Markets - Business Recorder https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40398258?utm_source=openai • Textile exports show dismal performance in 5MFY2025-26 - Markets - Business Recorder https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40398258?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Export Opportunities in 2026: Sectors to Watch – Pak Trade Data https://www.paktradedata.com/pakistan-export-opportunities-in-2026-sectors-to-watch/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan rice exports plunge as Indian supply returns to global markets, experts say - Markets - Business Recorder https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Rice Exports Fall 47% in First Half of FY2025-26 - AgriInsite https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-rice-exports-fall-47-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan rice exports plunge as Indian supply returns to global markets, experts say - Markets - Business Recorder https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Export Opportunities in 2026: Sectors to Watch – Pak Trade Data https://www.paktradedata.com/pakistan-export-opportunities-in-2026-sectors-to-watch/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Export Opportunities in 2026: Sectors to Watch – Pak Trade Data https://www.paktradedata.com/pakistan-export-opportunities-in-2026-sectors-to-watch/?utm_source=openai • US remains top destination for Pakistan exports in first quarter of FY2025-26 - Profit by Pakistan Today https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/23/us-remains-top-destination-for-pakistan-exports-in-first-quarter-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai • Textile exports show dismal performance in 5MFY2025-26 - Markets - Business Recorder https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40398258?utm_source=openai • Pakistan rice exports plunge as Indian supply returns to global markets, experts say - Markets - Business Recorder https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai • Pakistan rice exports plunge as Indian supply returns to global markets, experts say - Markets - Business Recorder https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Export Opportunities in 2026: Sectors to Watch – Pak Trade Data https://www.paktradedata.com/pakistan-export-opportunities-in-2026-sectors-to-watch/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan’s textile exports slip in 9MFY26 as garment growth fails to offset broader weakness | TEXtalks | let's talk textiles... https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai • Annual basmati rice exports bouncing back after weak start - Newspaper - DAWN.COM https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1986688?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Rice Export Statistics | Ricepedia https://pakistanrice.com/ricepedia/pakistan-rice-export-statistics/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan rice exports plunge as Indian supply returns to global markets, experts say - Markets - Business Recorder https://www.brecorder.com/news/40398889?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Rice Exports Fall 47% in First Half of FY2025-26 - AgriInsite https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-rice-exports-fall-47-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai • RICE Research Team SECTOR STUDY . 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