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Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Production Rises 9% in July 2026
In July 2026, Pakistan experienced a notable 9% increase in mobile phone production year-over-year, reaching 3.90 million units. This rebound came alongside a significant 102% rise in local production compared to June, indicating recovering consumer demand after a period of deferment prior to the FY27 budget. However, cumulative production for the first seven months of 2026 still shows a 5% decline compared to the same period in 2025. Mobile phone imports fell dramatically by 35% year-over-year as local manufacturing met 97% of the monthly demand, marking a significant rise from about 75% earlier in the year.
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Published 24 Aug 2026, 05:55 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Mobile phone production in Pakistan rose by 9% year-over-year in July 2026.
- Total production reached 3.90 million units last month.
- Local production increased by 102% month-over-month due to rising consumer demand.
- Cumulative production for the first seven months of 2026 is down 5% year-over-year.
- Locally manufactured phones met 97% of demand in July 2026.
Interesting facts
- July 2026's production shows a significant recovery from previous months.
- Local production accounted for 86% of total demand in the first seven months of 2026.
- Imports dropped by 83% month-over-month in July.