Car Sales Rise 28% in July 2025
Staff Report
Pakistan car sales, as reported by PAMA, reached 11,034 units in July 2025, up 28% year-on-year but down 49% month-on-month.
The monthly decline was mainly due to a high base in June 2025, driven by pre-buying ahead of anticipated budgetary changes and accelerated purchases by buyers.
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Year-on-year growth was supported by a more stable macroeconomic environment with lower interest rates and easing inflation, which improved consumer sentiment.Auto Industry Seeks 40% Duty on Used Car Imports
Indus Motor Company recorded a twofold YoY sales increase but a 9% MoM decline to 3,337 units. Growth was led by a 17% MoM rise in the Fortuner and IMVs segment, while demand for Corolla, Yaris, and Cross also remained robust.
Hyundai Nishat’s sales grew 2.1x YoY but fell 16% MoM to 1,225 units. The Hyundai Porter posted a 31% MoM increase, while Tucson and Elantra recorded fivefold and fourfold YoY growth, respectively.
Sazgar Engineering’s sales rose 31% YoY but fell 20% MoM due to strong pre-buying in June. The launch of the new HAVAL facelift and the upcoming H6 PHEV variant is expected to boost sales from August.
Honda Atlas Cars saw a 61% YoY increase but a 17% MoM drop to 1,500 units. Pak Suzuki Motor Company reported an 18% YoY decline and a sharp 72% MoM fall.
Sales of 2/3-wheelers rose 44% YoY but fell 12% MoM to 122,441 units in July 2025, with 542 units being electric motorcycles and three-wheelers. Road Prince figures are pending and could add about 2,000 units.
The tractor industry recorded 1,195 units sold, down 18% YoY and 57% MoM, reflecting weak farm economics.
Truck and bus sales rose 22% YoY but declined 49% MoM to 374 units.
The outlook for FY26 remains positive, with expectations of continued momentum supported by lower interest rates and new model launches, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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