Pakistan auto sales surge 62% to 24,418 units in October
KARACHI (Staff Report): Pakistan’s automobile sales witnessed a sharp recovery in October 2026, rising 62% month-on-month to 24,418 units compared to 15,104 units in September, reflecting improved demand across major vehicle segments.
According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), sales of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), vans, jeeps and electric vehicles increased 41% year-on-year compared to 17,333 units sold in October 2025.
Cumulatively, automobile sales during the first four months of FY2026-27 reached 74,898 units, registering a 37% increase against 54,556 units recorded during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
The passenger car segment remained the major contributor to monthly growth, with sales jumping 98% month-on-month to 21,599 units in October, compared to 10,897 units in September. On a yearly basis, passenger car sales increased 60% from 13,493 units in October 2025.
Cars below 1,000cc recorded particularly strong growth, with sales rising 212% month-on-month to 11,885 units from 3,812 units in September. The segment also registered a 118% year-on-year increase.
Sales of vehicles with engine capacity of 1,300cc and above increased 30% month-on-month to 9,061 units, while the 1,000cc category witnessed a 373% increase to 653 units.
However, the LCVs, vans and jeeps segment moved in the opposite direction, with sales declining 33% month-on-month to 2,783 units. On a yearly basis, the segment recorded a 27% decline.
Electric vehicle sales stood at 36 units in October, down 14% from September, although they remained 80% higher than the 20 units recorded in October last year.
Among manufacturers, Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) recorded passenger car and LCV sales of 15,921 units, up 227% month-on-month and 115% year-on-year. Honda Atlas Cars sold 2,101 units, down 1% from September and 19% from October 2025. Indus Motor Company recorded sales of 4,073 units, reflecting a 2% monthly decline and a 10% yearly decrease.
SAZEW did not report its sales figures for October. Excluding the company, automobile sales increased 93% month-on-month and 53% year-on-year to approximately 24,400 units. Its cumulative sales during the first four months of FY2026-27, excluding SAZEW, rose 31% year-on-year to 71,800 units.
The broader automotive market also showed growth, with motorcycle and three-wheeler sales increasing 23% year-on-year to 198,357 units, while tractor sales rose 44% to 4,152 units during October.
The latest figures indicate a significant recovery in Pakistan’s automotive market, although performance remained uneven across vehicle categories and manufacturers.