Pakistan auto sales rise 24% year-on-year in September

Pakistan’s auto sales rose 24% year-on-year to 220,354 units in September 2026, supported by higher sales of two- and three-wheelers, trucks, buses and tractors, according to data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA).

Sales were also up 13% from August, when total volumes stood at 195,604 units.

Cumulative sales during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27 reached 611,310 units, up 28% from 478,655 units in the same period last year.

Two- and three-wheelers lead growth

Sales of two- and three-wheelers rose 27% year-on-year to 202,502 units in September, compared with 158,941 units a year earlier. Volumes increased 14% from August.

In the first quarter of FY27, sales in the category reached 553,994 units, up 28% from 431,542 units in the corresponding period last year.

Tractor sales more than doubled year-on-year, rising 130% to 1,815 units in September. Sales were up 73% from August, while first-quarter volumes increased 38% to 4,109 units.

Sales of trucks and buses rose 13% year-on-year to 933 units in September. First-quarter sales increased 46% to 2,727 units.

Passenger car sales fall from August

Passenger car sales declined 9% year-on-year to 10,841 units in September, down from 11,898 units a year earlier. Compared with August, sales fell 20% from 13,550 units.

However, passenger car sales during the first quarter of FY27 rose 44% year-on-year to 41,331 units, compared with 28,747 units in the same period last year.

Sales of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and SUVs fell 19% year-on-year to 4,263 units in September, although volumes more than doubled from August, when 2,008 units were sold. First-quarter sales in the category declined 32% to 9,149 units.

Toyota sales rise as Suzuki volumes fall

Among major car assemblers, Indus Motor Company (INDU), which sells Toyota vehicles in Pakistan, recorded a 31% year-on-year increase in September sales to 4,142 units. Sales were up 3% from August.

The company’s first-quarter sales rose 34% to 13,260 units. Sales of the Corolla, Yaris and Cross models totalled 3,563 units in September, up 34% year-on-year.

Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) recorded a 46% year-on-year decline in September sales to 4,862 units. Volumes fell 36% from August. However, first-quarter sales increased 14% to 22,615 units.

Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan (HCAR) sold 2,128 units in September, down 8% year-on-year and 19% from August. Its first-quarter sales rose 52% to 7,401 units.

Sazgar Engineering Works (SAZEW) recorded a 73% year-on-year increase in September sales to 2,474 units, driven by Haval and Tank-500 models. First-quarter sales, however, declined 12% to 3,137 units.

Hyundai Nishat Motor’s September sales fell 25% year-on-year to 884 units, while first-quarter volumes declined 35% to 2,336 units.

Motorcycle sales remain strong

Atlas Honda (ATLH), which dominates the listed motorcycle segment, recorded a 23% year-on-year increase in September sales to 167,100 units. Sales were up 9% from August.

First-quarter motorcycle sales rose 28% to 470,399 units, compared with 366,408 units a year earlier.

Ghandhara Industries (GHNI) sold 561 units in September, up 3% year-on-year. First-quarter sales increased 47% to 1,525 units, including 1,379 Isuzu trucks.