Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing witnessed a sharp decline of 46% in August 2025 on a Month-on-Month (MoM) basis, according to recent data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
During the month, domestic manufacturers assembled 1.94 million units, marking a 30% increase Year-on-Year (YoY) due to a low base in August 2024, but reflecting a significant contraction compared to July 2025.
Analysts at Topline Pakistan Research attributed the YoY growth to weak sales in August 2024, which had followed a surge in pre-buying in June 2024 ahead of the 18% General Sales Tax (GST) imposition on mobile phones. Meanwhile, the MoM decline in manufacturing is primarily linked to consumer postponement of purchases, as many awaited new smartphone model launches in September and October. The elevated July 2025 base, driven by pent-up demand after earlier supply chain disruptions, also contributed to the contraction.
During the first eight months of 2025 (8M2025), Pakistan produced or assembled 19.7 million mobile phones, a 3% decline YoY. Of these, 51% were 2G phones, while 49% were smartphones. The country fulfilled approximately 94% of its domestic mobile phone demand through local manufacturing and assembly during this period, underscoring the growing self-reliance of Pakistan’s electronics sector.
Top local brands in 8M2025 included VGO Tel (2.33 million units), Infinix (2.24 million), Vivo (1.75 million), and Itel (1.53 million), followed by Xiaomi, Tecno, Samsung, Q Mobile, Nokia, and G’Five.
Looking ahead, analysts forecast a 7-8% YoY growth in mobile phone sales over the next 12 months, supported by relatively low inflation and the regular launch of new models by brands such as Samsung and Xiaomi. Companies like Airlink Communication and Lucky Cement are expected to benefit, as their locally assembled devices rank among the top 10 in Pakistan.