Pakistan’s mobile phone imports rose sharply by 40.5% to $801.1 million in the first five months of FY2025-26, compared to $570.2 million during the same period last year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The increase highlights strong demand for mobile devices in the country.
In November 2025 alone, mobile imports grew 4.8% year-on-year and 8.3% month-on-month, showing continued upward momentum.
Despite this surge in imports, local production also saw growth, rising 8% in November to 2.49 million units. However, cumulative production for the year fell by 3% to 27.6 million units.
Smartphones continue to dominate the domestic market, accounting for 53% of locally assembled phones.
Among brands, Infinix led production with 3.47 million units, followed by VGO Tel and Vivo, reflecting consumer preference for mid-range and feature-rich smartphones.
The government is taking steps to further strengthen the local mobile industry. A draft Mobile & Electronic Device Manufacturing Policy 2026-33 has been finalized, aimed at promoting domestic assembly, boosting exports, and reducing dependency on imports.
Analysts say the policy could help balance import growth with local production, encouraging investment in technology and manufacturing.
Overall, the data reflects both the growing appetite for mobile devices in Pakistan and the potential for the domestic industry to expand.
With policy support, local manufacturers may see increased competitiveness against imported devices while meeting the rising consumer demand.