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Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Imports Cross $1.8 Billion in FY26
In FY26, Pakistan's mobile phone imports reached $1.889 billion, a considerable rise from $1.492 billion the previous fiscal year, as reported by official data. This growth of 26.55% follows a dip in imports during FY25. Despite this surge, locally assembled mobile devices account for a significant portion of the market, illustrating the dual dynamics of imported and domestic products in the telecommunications sector.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 04:55 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Mobile phone imports rose to $1.889 billion in FY26.
- 26.55% increase compared to FY25's $1.492 billion.
- Local manufacturing produced 11.17 million phones in early 2026.
- Strong growth in overall telecom imports, totaling $2.690 billion.
- 72.3% of operating devices in Pakistan are smartphones.
Interesting facts
- Despite increasing imports, local assembly significantly outnumbers imports.
- Production included 101,005 5G smartphones in May 2026.
- The country experienced a prior decline in imports during FY25, down 21.31%.