ISLAMABAD – July 30, 2025:
Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturing industry has achieved a major milestone by producing 14.24 million mobile phones from January to June 2025. This output has far surpassed imports, which stood at just 0.86 million units in the same period, signaling a strong shift toward self-reliance in the sector.
Key Highlights:
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Local Production Now Dominates:
- According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), domestic manufacturing is meeting nearly all of the country’s mobile phone demand.
- In 2024, local production had already fulfilled 95% of the demand, up from an average of 67% during 2019-2023.
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Chinese Investment a Major Boost:
- Global brands like Infinix, Vivo, Xiaomi, Realme, Tecno, Samsung, and Nokia have set up assembly plants in Pakistan.
- The surge is attributed to foreign investment and technology transfer, particularly by Chinese companies.
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Policy Support Driving Growth:
- The Mobile Manufacturing Policy (2020) and Mobile Device Manufacturing Regulations (2021) encouraged companies through tax incentives and duty benefits on imported kits.
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Production Breakdown:
- Of the 14.24 million units, 7.63 million were 2G feature phones, while the rest were smartphones.
- Smartphones now account for about 68% of devices active on Pakistani networks.
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Economic Impact:
- Mobile phone imports fell by over 21% in FY25, saving foreign exchange.
- The industry is generating jobs and building a strong industrial ecosystem.
- Pakistan has also begun exporting locally assembled phones, with shipments already reaching the UAE.
This boom reflects Pakistan’s growing industrial base and ambition to become a mobile phone manufacturing and export hub in the region. Stay tuned to AamAwaam.com for more economic updates.
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