Car Imports Surge 600% Threatening Local Industry With Rs. 7.3 Billion Loss

Pakistan saw a six-fold rise in new car imports and a doubling of used-car imports in September 2026, sparking fears of a Rs. 7.3 billion loss and job cuts for local parts makers.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 22, 2026 · 10:42 PM 1 min read

Car Imports Surge 600% Threatening Local Industry With Rs. 7.3 Billion Loss

Key takeaways

CBU car imports in Pakistan jumped sharply in September 2026.
New vehicle imports rose to 2,407 units, more than six times August's figure.
Used-car imports increased to 2,454 units, more than double the prior month.
Total vehicle imports reached 4,861 units in September 2026.
Abdur Rehman Aizaz warned about potential impact on about 1,200 local suppliers.

Pakistan's imports of completely built-up (CBU) cars rose sharply in September 2026, prompting worries among domestic auto parts producers about falling business, lower output and possible job cuts.

New-vehicle imports climbed more than sixfold from August, reaching 2,407 units, while used-car imports more than doubled to 2,454 units, giving a combined total of 4,861 vehicles.

Abdur Rehman Aizaz, chairperson of the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers, cautioned that the surge could impact roughly 1,200 local suppliers because imported cars arrive fully assembled, bypassing locally made components.

He also noted that used-car imports provide consumers with a broader range of choices at competitive prices.

Why it matters

The surge in fully assembled car imports could reduce demand for locally produced parts, threatening the earnings of around 1,200 domestic suppliers and risking job losses in the sector.

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