Vehicle imports in Pakistan have reached Rs 22.5 billion
Published 53 minutes ago | By Nouman Shakeel
A significant increase in the import of new and used vehicles has been recorded in Pakistan during the first two months of the current fiscal year. The total value of vehicle imports in July and August stood at approximately PKR 22.5 billion.
According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the import value of motor cars reached $81.4 million during these two months, compared to $59 million during the same period last year. This represents an increase of approximately 36 percent in vehicle imports over the year.
Increase in vehicle imports
| Fiscal Period | Import Value | Year-on-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| July-August 2025 | $59 million | - |
| July-August 2026 | $81.4 million | +36% |
| Difference | $22.4 million | 36% Increase |
According to the report, one reason for the rise in imports is that several new companies are importing fully assembled vehicles into Pakistan before commencing local assembly operations.
Chinese companies are also bringing approximately 1,500 to 2,000 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) into Pakistan each month, further increasing the influx of fully built-up vehicles into the market.
Import of Used Vehicles Continues
Despite the government terminating the "Baggage Scheme" in January and tightening inspections for vehicles imported under other schemes, the import of used vehicles has not come to a complete halt. A total of approximately 3,200 used vehicles were imported during July and August.
Concerns of the Local Auto Parts Industry
The rising volume of vehicle imports has also raised concerns within the local auto parts manufacturing industry. Local manufacturers state that the increase in imported vehicles could dampen demand for domestically produced parts, potentially impacting employment within the vendor industry.
