ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s automobile industry has quietly marked an important milestone, exporting 434 locally assembled vehicles to 20 countries over the past three fiscal years, according to Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
Responding to a question from Senator Shahadat Awan in the Senate, the minister revealed that the country earned Rs1.42 billion from these exports a modest yet symbolic achievement for Pakistan’s growing auto manufacturing sector.
Official data indicates that the exported vehicles were sent to a diverse range of destinations, including Japan, Afghanistan, the UAE, Qatar, Thailand, Lebanon, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, the United States, Sri Lanka, China, Bangladesh, and Ghana, among others. These exports covered multiple engine capacities and vehicle types, reflecting a gradual improvement in Pakistan’s production capabilities.
Breaking down the numbers, in 2022–23, Pakistan exported 100 vehicles worth Rs94.7 million. The following fiscal year saw an increase to 107 units valued at Rs388.2 million. In 2024–25, exports more than doubled, with 227 vehicles shipped abroad, earning Rs936.9 million.
Eight major auto assemblers contributed to these exports, including Pak Suzuki Motor Co. Ltd., Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Ltd., Indus Motor Company Ltd., Hyundai Nishat Motor Pvt. Ltd., Lucky Motor Corporation Ltd., Master Changan Motors Ltd., Sazgar Engineering Works Ltd., and United Auto Industries Pvt. Ltd.
The vehicles exported ranged from Toyota Corolla Altis, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Alto, and Honda City, to mini vans, SUVs, and even electric rickshaws highlighting the growing diversity of locally assembled models now finding buyers overseas.
While the overall numbers remain small compared to global auto trade volumes, officials and industry insiders view the trend as a positive step toward positioning Pakistan as a regional auto manufacturing hub. The consistent rise in exports over three years suggests both improved production quality and expanding market confidence in Pakistan-made vehicles.
