Local manufacturers expand global footprint as export volumes surge to record levels across 20 international markets.
Key Takeaways
• Pakistan exported 434 vehicles to 20 countries over three years, generating Rs1.42 billion in revenue as the sector eyes global expansion.
• Export volumes surged to a record 227 units in 2024–25, indicating a growing international demand for Pakistani-assembled automobiles.
• Eight local companies, including Indus Motor and Sazgar Engineering, are leading the push into markets like the US, Japan, and the UAE.
Karachi, Pakistan – The national automotive industry has achieved a significant milestone by successfully exporting 434 locally assembled vehicles to 20 countries over the last three fiscal years, generating approximately Rs1.42 billion in revenue. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed the figures in the Senate, highlighting a consistent upward trajectory in Pakistan’s outbound automotive shipments.
Government-enforced export quotas are finally pushing local manufacturers to integrate Pakistan into the global automotive supply chain.
The official data reveals that the export volume grew from 100 units in 2022–23 to 227 units in 2024–25. These vehicles, ranging from various engine capacities and models such as the Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda City, and electric auto-rickshaws, reached diverse international markets including the United States, Japan, UAE, China, and Bangladesh.
Eight major local manufacturers contributed to this breakthrough, including Pak Suzuki, Indus Motor Company, and Sazgar Engineering Works. This shift toward becoming a regional exporter is largely attributed to government-mandated export targets, which require manufacturers to gradually increase their export percentages to ensure long-term industrial viability.
