Pakistan has seen a significant surge in the import of vehicle assembly kits, with a 123% increase compared to last year, boosting activity in the local auto market.
Imports of auto parts for both new and used vehicles, as well as local manufacturing, have accelerated, reflecting growing consumer interest in both locally assembled and used cars.
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), imports of assembly kits (SKD/CKD) by local car manufacturers increased to $62.8 million over four months, representing a 123% rise from the same period last year. Meanwhile, imports of fully built (CBU) new and used vehicles increased 31%, reaching $11.3 million compared to $8.6 million last year.
The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) warned during the Pakistan Auto Parts Show (PAPS) 2025 that the growth of used car imports could threaten $5 billion in investment, 1,200 factories, and 2.5 million jobs.
Local manufacturers claim that the used car market share has jumped to 25–30%, up from less than 10% a few years ago, describing excessive used car imports as a potential economic risk.
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