June imports soar 183% month-on-month as demand for fully built vehicles strengthens, PBS data shows
Pakistan’s imports of completely built-up (CBU) motor vehicles registered strong growth during the fiscal year 2025-26, while imports surged by 183% on a monthly basis in June, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The latest PBS figures showed that CBU vehicle imports reached $377 million during FY2025-26, compared with $278 million in FY2024-25. This represents a 35.79% year-on-year increase, highlighting stronger demand for imported fully assembled vehicles.
Annual CBU vehicle imports rise
According to the official data, Pakistan imported completely built-up (CBU) motor vehicles worth $377 million during FY2025-26, up from $278 million in the previous fiscal year.
The increase reflects growing consumer demand for imported passenger cars, luxury vehicles, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and other fully assembled automobiles. Industry analysts attribute the rise to improving market conditions, easing supply chain constraints and a broader range of vehicle models entering the local market.
Unlike completely knocked down (CKD) kits, CBU vehicles are imported in fully assembled form and are ready for sale without local assembly.
June imports surge 183% from May
The PBS data also showed a sharp increase in CBU vehicle imports during June 2026.
Imports climbed to $70 million in June 2026 from $24 million in May 2026, representing a 183% month-on-month increase. The sharp rise suggests importers accelerated shipments towards the close of the fiscal year amid sustained demand for imported vehicles.
The increase in June imports may also reflect the arrival of previously booked consignments and stronger dealership demand for premium and specialised vehicles.
Automotive sector gains momentum
The growth in CBU vehicle imports comes alongside a significant increase in CKD vehicle imports during FY2025-26, indicating robust activity across Pakistan’s automotive sector.
Higher imports of fully built vehicles point to continued consumer interest in premium brands, electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid models and vehicles that are not manufactured locally.
Despite challenges such as exchange rate fluctuations and financing costs, demand for imported vehicles remained resilient throughout the fiscal year.
Outlook
The latest PBS data indicate that Pakistan’s automotive import market continued to expand during FY2025-26, supported by stronger consumer demand and increased vehicle availability. Going forward, CBU vehicle imports are expected to remain influenced by exchange rate movements, government import policies, auto financing conditions and the introduction of new vehicle models into the Pakistani market.