Surge in completely knocked down vehicle imports signals stronger automotive production and rising demand, PBS data shows
Pakistan’s imports of completely knocked down (CKD) motor vehicles nearly doubled during the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a sharp increase in automotive manufacturing activity and demand, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The latest PBS figures showed that CKD vehicle imports reached $2.1 billion in FY2025-26, compared with $1.1 billion in FY2024-25. This represents a substantial 92.23% year-on-year increase, making it one of the strongest growth categories within the country’s import sector.
CKD vehicle imports post strong annual growth
According to the official statistics, Pakistan imported CKD motor vehicles worth $2.1 billion during FY2025-26, almost doubling from the $1.1 billion recorded in the previous fiscal year.
CKD kits are imported by local automobile manufacturers for assembly within Pakistan. The sharp increase suggests that vehicle assemblers significantly expanded production to meet improving consumer demand and replenish inventories.
The rise also points to increased activity across the automotive sector following a period of slower production in previous years.
Monthly imports rise over 30%
The PBS data also highlighted a strong increase in CKD vehicle imports during June 2026.
Imports reached $241 million in June 2026, compared with $185 million in May 2026. This represents a 30.19% month-on-month increase, indicating accelerated imports by local assemblers towards the end of the fiscal year.
The higher monthly imports are likely to support vehicle production in the coming months as manufacturers continue assembling passenger cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), light commercial vehicles and other automobiles.
Automotive sector gathers momentum
Industry analysts say the sharp increase in CKD vehicle imports reflects renewed confidence in Pakistan’s automotive market. Improved vehicle demand, easing supply chain constraints and greater availability of financing may have encouraged assemblers to increase imports of components and vehicle kits.
The rise also coincides with the introduction of new vehicle models and growing consumer interest in hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicles, prompting manufacturers to expand production capacity.
Since CKD kits are assembled locally, higher imports generally support domestic manufacturing, employment and activity across Pakistan’s automotive supply chain.
Outlook
The latest PBS figures indicate that Pakistan’s automotive industry experienced a strong recovery during FY2025-26, with CKD vehicle imports reaching record levels. Future import trends will depend on domestic vehicle demand, exchange rate movements, government auto policies and the availability of financing, while continued investment in local assembly is expected to remain a key driver of the sector’s growth.