Local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly in Pakistan fell sharply by 46% month-on-month in August 2025, with 1.94 million units produced, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
Despite the decline, local manufacturers still managed to meet 94% of the country’s mobile phone demand during the first eight months of 2025.
The year-on-year growth remains strong, up 30% from August 2024, when sales were depressed due to excessive pre-buying and the imposition of an 18% GST in the FY25 budget, according to Topline Securities.
The month-on-month drop is attributed to consumers delaying purchases ahead of new phone model launches expected in September and October.
In total, 19.77 million locally assembled phones were sold in the first eight months of 2025, down 3% year-on-year. Of these, 51% (10 million units) were 2G phones, while the remaining 49% (9.7 million units) were smartphones.
The top locally assembled brands in 2025 so far include VGO Tel (2.33 million units), Infinix (2.24 million), Vivo (1.75 million), Itel (1.53 million), and Xiaomi (1.16 million). Other notable brands are Tecno, Samsung, Q Mobile, Nokia, and G’Five.
Looking ahead, Topline Securities expects mobile phone sales to grow by 7-8% year-on-year over the next 12 months, driven by low inflation and the launch of new models from brands like Samsung and Xiaomi. Companies such as Airlink Communication and Lucky Cement are also expected to benefit from the anticipated increase.