Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly sector recorded a slowdown in December 2025, according to figures released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
Analysts at Topline Securities attributed the contraction to weak consumer demand and longer replacement cycles, which have now stretched to around 40 months in line with global trends.
Over the full 2025 calendar year, local manufacturers assembled 30.21 million mobile phones, reflecting a 4 percent decline compared to 31.38 million units produced in 2024.
Data, however, indicates a modest recovery toward year-end. In December, local companies manufactured or assembled 2.61 million units, up 5 percent from November, though still 12 percent lower than the 2.95 million units produced in December 2024.
Despite reduced output, domestic demand continued to be met largely through local production. In 2025, locally assembled phones accounted for 93 percent of total mobile phone consumption, closely mirroring the 95 percent share recorded in 2024.
Of the 30.21 million units produced during the year, 15.64 million, or 52 percent, were smartphones, while 14.57 million, or 48 percent, were 2G devices.
Brand-wise performance for January to December 2025 shows Infinix leading local assembly with 3.65 million units, followed by VGO Tel at 3.57 million, Vivo at 2.80 million, and Itel at 2.34 million. Other major contributors included Samsung (1.85 million), Tecno (1.84 million), Xiaomi (1.38 million), Q Mobile (1.11 million), Realme (1.06 million), and OPPO (1.01 million).
Looking ahead, analysts remain optimistic about the sector’s trajectory. Topline expects the industry to post year-on-year growth of 7 to 8 percent over the next 12 months, supported by a relatively stable rupee, easing inflation, and gradual improvement in consumer purchasing power.
