Mobile Phone Imports Jump Nearly 200% Despite Strong Local Manufacturing Share

Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly declined by 8% during the first half of 2026, with 13.10 million handsets produced compared to 14.24 million units in the same period last year, according to data compiled by Topline Securities.

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Despite the drop in domestic production, Pakistan’s overall mobile phone market expanded by 4% as commercial handset imports surged 197% year-on-year to 2.55 million units. Total handset supply reached 15.65 million units during the six-month period, while locally manufactured and assembled devices continued to dominate the market, fulfilling 85% of total demand.

Pakistan’s Handset Market Grows 4% as Imported Phones Gain Ground

In June 2026, local manufacturers assembled 1.93 million mobile phones, marking a 12% decline compared to June 2025 and a 4% decrease from May 2026. Meanwhile, commercial handset imports climbed to 640,000 units, a massive 540% increase from the same month last year and more than double the previous month’s volume.

The sharp rise in imports, attributed to pre-budget purchasing and the launch of AIRLINK’s Apple Mono Store, pushed total handset supply to 2.57 million units in June. Consequently, the share of locally assembled phones in monthly demand fell to 75%, down from 86% in May.

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