Pakistan Seeks to Transform Hemp into Value-Added Products Before Export

Pakistan is developing a regulated framework for industrial hemp cultivation and processing, but industry leaders argue the real economic opportunity lies in post-harvest value addition. Rather than exporting raw fiber, stakeholders like Shahid Sattar advocate for developing domestic spinning, weaving, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities within Pakistan, particularly for denim and finished textile products. This strategic shift could generate substantially greater economic returns and employment while positioning Pakistan as a premium fiber producer in global markets.
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Revista Cáñamo
By Redacción
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