ISLAMABAD: The automotive industry recorded an aggressive rebound in the outgoing fiscal year, powered by a sharp 39 percent surge in passenger car sales, according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA).
Total car sales reached 155,631 units in fiscal year 2025-26, up significantly from previous metrics. Industry analysts attribute the robust recovery to stabilizing consumer purchasing power, enhanced auto financing options from commercial banks, and a wave of new model launches by major manufacturers.
The growth was not limited to sedans and hatchbacks. The heavy commercial and utility segments posted explosive figures; truck and bus sales jumped 67 percent to 7,439 units, while jeeps and pickup trucks saw a 41 percent increase, closing the fiscal year at 50,814 units.
The two- and three-wheeler market often viewed as a gauge for lower-to-middle-class economic health, similarly rallied. Combined sales of motorcycles and rickshaws climbed 30 percent, with total volume reaching an impressive 1,972,077 units.
However, the rural manufacturing sector faced headwinds. Contrary to the urban auto boom, agricultural tractor sales dipped by one percent, down to 28,791 units. Market experts point to declining profit margins for farmers over the consecutive seasons, which cooled capital investment in agricultural machinery.
Overall, the data signals a pronounced macroeconomic shift as industrial transport and personal vehicle acquisitions drive the country’s economic momentum into the latter half of 2026.
