Pakistan’s auto sector recorded strong growth in January 2026, with vehicle sales reaching a 43-month high amid reduced interest rates, improved bank financing and the introduction of new technology, according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA).
PAMA’s latest report shows that total vehicle sales surged 74 percent month-on-month and 36 percent year-on-year in January 2026, climbing to 23,055 units. In comparison, 17,010 units were sold in January 2025, while sales stood at 13,280 units in December 2025.
During the first seven months of the current fiscal year, overall vehicle sales rose by 43 percent to 111,377 units, reflecting improving consumer sentiment and easier access to auto financing.
Sales of two- and three-wheelers also posted notable growth. In January 2026, sales in this segment increased 13 percent month-on-month and 31 percent year-on-year to reach 181,790 units. Over the first seven months of the fiscal year, sales of two- and three-wheelers grew by 32 percent to 115,549 units.
The heavy vehicle segment showed significant expansion as well. Sales of trucks and buses jumped 77 percent year-on-year in January 2026, reaching 1,101 units. For the seven-month period, sales in this category increased 91 percent to 4,632 units.
In contrast, tractor sales recorded a decline. Sales fell 9 percent year-on-year and 26 percent month-on-month in January 2026, dropping to 2,505 units. Tractor sales had stood at 2,761 units in January 2025 and 3,399 units in December 2025.
