Pakistan’s footwear exports jumped 15.48% in the first eight months (July–February) of FY25, reaching $126.4 million, up from $109.5 million in the same period last year. The surge came from higher demand for leather footwear, which rose 14.94% to $98.12 million.
Growth Across Footwear Segments
Leather footwear led the exports, but canvas footwear also climbed 15.20% to $1.99 million. Other footwear categories saw an even stronger 17.58% increase, reaching $26.31 million.
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February 2025 Export Performance
In February 2025, footwear exports totaled $16.98 million, marking an 11.57% year-on-year increase from $15.22 million in February 2024. The biggest gains came from other footwear exports, up 29.26%, followed by canvas footwear, which grew 17.56%. Leather footwear also increased 6.16% year-on-year.
However, compared to January 2025, exports fell 9.20% due to a 12.71% drop in leather footwear sales. Despite this, canvas footwear rose 22.02%, and other footwear exports inched up 1.09%.
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Future Outlook
The global demand for Pakistani footwear continues to grow, especially in leather and non-leather categories. While monthly fluctuations are expected, the overall upward trend positions Pakistan’s footwear industry for further expansion. By boosting production capacity and improving export strategies, manufacturers can strengthen their presence in international markets.
