In October 2025, Pakistan’s local mobile phone production fell 23% compared to September, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Topline Securities. Only 2.33 million units were made, down 34% from 3.53 million in October 2024, mainly due to high inventory levels.
Distributors and retailers held excess stock, prompting manufacturers to cut production. From January to October 2025, total mobile phone output reached 25.11 million units, a 4% drop from last year. Of these, 53% were smartphones and 47% were 2G phones.
Local manufacturing met 94% of Pakistan’s mobile phone demand in the first ten months of 2025, up from a five-year average of 77% and a nine-year average of 52%.
Mobile phone sales are expected to grow 7–8% over the next year, supported by a stable rupee, lower inflation, and higher consumer purchasing power. Companies like Airlink Communication and Lucky Cement are likely to benefit, as their locally assembled brands, including Tecno, Xiaomi, and Samsung, remain among the top sellers.
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