Karachi: Pakistan’s automobile market experienced mixed trends in February, with cars, SUV, pickup, and van sales reaching 17,121 units. While this represents a 42% year-on-year (YoY) increase, sales declined 26% month-on-month (MoM) in February 2026, a drop attributed to fewer working days and the impact of new-year registrations in January. Despite the monthly dip, cumulative sales for the first eight months of FY26 (8MFY26) climbed 43% to around 128,500 units, driven by easing inflation, declining interest rates, and new market entrants.
Among major manufacturers, Pak Suzuki (8,160 units) and Indus Motor (3,817 units) posted significant YoY growth, while Hyundai Nishat was the only company to report a YoY decline in February. In the two- and three-wheeler segment, sales remained strong at 159,512 units, led by Atlas Honda. In contrast, the tractor sector faces ongoing difficulties, with cumulative sales down 21% YoY due to policy-related challenges. Despite rising production costs for parts manufacturers, experts remain optimistic that the industry is on track to reach 200,000 unit sales for the current fiscal year.
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