Pre-owned clothing, donated in countries such asAustralia,Japan,South Korea, theUnited Kingdom, and theUnited States, is often distributed by charitable organizations.[2] These organizations receive the items at no cost and sell them in bulk, priced per kilogram.[2] Subsequently, the clothing is transported toPakistan, where it is sorted and sent to markets.[2]
The low-cost, second-hand clothing arriving in Pakistan attracts merchants from countries likeAfghanistan,India, andTurkey who purchase these items at a slightly increased price.[2] As a result, Pakistan imports these affordable garments, selects the highest quality products in optimal condition, and exports them in an unusual instance of double-arbitrage.[2]
