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Karachi, October 27, 2025: Pakistan’s local mobile manufacturing and assembly sector posted strong growth in September 2025, with output rising 55% month-on-month (MoM) and 40% year-on-year (YoY), according to the latest data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
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Local companies produced 3.01 million mobile units during the month, reflecting both recovering consumer demand and the impact of new smartphone launches. The YoY growth came on a low comparison base, as September 2024 saw muted sales following heavy pre-buying in June ahead of budget changes.
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The MoM increase was primarily driven by pent-up demand, with consumers delaying purchases in anticipation of new model releases. Major brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi, and Infinix launched their latest models — including the Galaxy S25 FE, Redmi 15 series, and Infinix Note 40X 5G — during the month, fueling a surge in replacement and upgrade activity.
During the first nine months of 2025, 22.78 million locally manufactured/assembled units were sold, up 1% YoY. Of these, 48% (10.86 million) were 2G phones, while 52% (11.92 million) were smartphones. Local production met 94% of Pakistan’s total mobile demand in the period.
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Analysts expect mobile phone sales to grow 7–8% YoY over the next 12 months, supported by a stable rupee, easing inflation, and improving consumer purchasing power.
In the listed space, Airlink Communication (AIRLINK) and Lucky Cement (LUCK) are likely to benefit most, as their assembled brands — Tecno, Xiaomi, and Samsung — continue to rank among Pakistan’s top sellers.
