Karachi, November 25, 2025 – Pakistan’s mobile phone industry recorded a significant setback in October 2025, with local manufacturing and assembly plunging 34% year-on-year (YoY), according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
Local manufacturers produced 2.33 million units in October 2025, sharply lower than the 3.53 million units assembled during the same month last year. Industry analysts attribute the slowdown to an inventory build-up, prompting companies to trim production to avoid adding more stock into an already saturated market.
Industry Insights and Analysts’ View
Analysts at Topline Securities Limited say that distributors and retailers are holding excess inventory, forcing manufacturers to scale back output. The weaker consumer demand earlier in the year also contributed to the slower manufacturing pace.
Despite the October decline, cumulative production for 10M2025 remains relatively resilient, though slightly lower than last year.
Key Statistics: Mobile Phone Manufacturing in 10M2025
• Total units produced (10M2025): 25.11 million, down 4% YoY
• Smartphones share: 53% (13.2 million units)
• 2G feature phones: 47% (11.9 million units)
• Local demand met by domestic production: 94% in 10M2025
o Compared to 77% average (2020–2024)
o And 52% average (2016–2024)
This marks a substantial improvement in local production capacity as Pakistan continues to reduce reliance on imported handsets.
Top 10 Locally Assembled Mobile Brands in 2025
1. Infinix – 3.12 million units
2. VGO Tel – 2.82 million units
3. Vivo – 2.27 million units
4. Itel – 2.06 million units
5. Tecno – 1.62 million units
6. Samsung – 1.48 million units
7. Xiaomi – 1.31 million units
8. Q Mobile – 0.93 million units
9. Realme – 0.91 million units
10. G’Five – 0.84 million units
The data highlights the growing dominance of Chinese smartphone brands in Pakistan’s locally assembled handset market.
Market Outlook
Industry analysts remain cautiously optimistic. Over the next 12 months, mobile phone sales are projected to grow by 7–8% YoY, supported by:
• A stable Pakistani rupee (PKR)
• Easing inflation
• Improving consumer purchasing power
Beneficiaries in the Listed Market
Within the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), companies expected to benefit from rising demand include:
• Airlink Communication (AIRLINK)
• Lucky Cement (LUCK)
Both have stakes in local distribution and assembly, particularly for top-performing brands like Tecno, Xiaomi, and Samsung, which rank among Pakistan’s best-selling devices.