Canvas

 

            This is the highest Raw Cotton Consuming sector. The production capacity is more than 100 million Sq. Meters. This value-added sector has also great potential for export. The 60% of its production is exported while 40% is consumed locally by Armed Forces Food Department.  Pakistan is the cheapest source of supply of Tents and Canvas. The Export performance of Tent & Canvas Industry has been compared as under:-

 

 

(July – Feb)   2007-2008

(July – Feb)   2008-2009

   %Age        Change over

Quantity (000.Doz)

16.120

14.983

-7.05

Value (M.US$)

50.139

39.520

-21.18