SGFL Pakistan Announces Footwear Manufacturing Joint Venture with China’s Golden Star Footwear Group

Muridke, Pakistan — 23 January 2026 — Service Global Footwear Limited (SGFL), Pakistan’s largest footwear exporter, has announced a strategic joint venture with China’s Golden Star Footwear Group, marked
by the inauguration of a new advanced footwear manufacturing facility adjacent to SGFL’s Muridke Plant.
The joint venture, operating under the name SAGF — Service Athletic Global Footwear, aims to establish a world-class, export-focused footwear manufacturing platform in Pakistan, combining Golden Star Footwear Group’s global production expertise, technology-driven manufacturing systems, and process discipline with SGFL’s scale,
operational strength, and local industry leadership.
This initiative is designed to complement SGFL’s established strength in leather footwear while enabling strategic expansion into high-growth athletic, non-leather, and textile footwear segments, aligning Pakistan’s manufacturing capabilities with evolving global demand trends.
The newly inaugurated facility is equipped with modern, environmentally responsible technologies and internationally compliant production systems, supporting higher efficiency, consistent quality, and scalable export capacity in line with global brand requirements.
Pakistan currently produces over 561 million pairs of footwear annually, placing it among the world’s largest footwear-producing countries. However, the country remains underrepresented in global footwear exports, highlighting significant untapped potential. This joint venture seeks to bridge that gap by strengthening technology adoption, workforce capabilities, and export-oriented manufacturing systems, positioning Pakistan as a reliable and competitive sourcing destination for international footwear brands.
In addition to strengthening industrial capabilities, the SAGF project represents a meaningful inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI), reinforcing investor confidence in Pakistan’s manufacturing sector and supporting long-term economic growth.
Beyond commercial objectives, the partnership is intended to serve as a long-term industrial platform supporting supplier development, skills enhancement, allied industry growth, and sustainable export expansion, contributing to Pakistan’s broader industrial and economic progress.
The SAGF venture is also expected to generate significant employment opportunities, supporting workforce development, skill upgrading, and job creation across manufacturing and allied sectors.
This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the evolution of Pakistan’s footwear industry, reinforcing the country’s transition toward higher-value, globally competitive manufacturing.
About Service Global Footwear Limited (SGFL) Service Global Footwear Limited is Pakistan’s leading footwear manufacturer and exporter, serving international brands across multiple footwear categories with a strong
focus on quality, compliance, innovation, and operational excellence.
About Golden Star Footwear Group 
Golden Star Footwear Group is a global footwear manufacturing organization specializing in large-scale production, technology-driven manufacturing systems, and international brand partnerships across key footwear markets.