Brief
Pakistan car sales surge 43% in FY27 Q1 amid policy uncertainty
Passenger car sales rose 43% YoY in Q1 FY27, but monthly sales fell 20% in September as tax policy decisions stall.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pakistan's passenger car market expanded 43% year‑on‑year in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026‑27, data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) showed.
What happened
Quarterly passenger‑car production grew 32% versus the same period last year, and sales of trucks and buses jumped 54% while farm‑tractor sales rose 38%. Two‑ and three‑wheeler output and sales each rose 28%. Light commercial vehicles, jeeps and pickups, however, fell 34%.
What the reports add
The outlet noted that September monthly passenger‑car sales dropped 20% because of delayed tax‑policy decisions on hybrid vehicles. Importers brought in over 2,000 used cars in September, raising concerns about foreign‑exchange pressure.
What was said
PAMA warned that unclear tariff structures could deter long‑term foreign investment, while prime‑ministerial advisers said a final auto policy would be approved within weeks.
How it came about
Easing inflation and a stabilising macro‑economic environment spurred demand across vehicle segments, according to the association.
Key facts
- Passenger car sales rose 43% YoY in Q1 FY27 (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Quarterly passenger car production increased 32% YoY (dailytimes.com.pk)
- September monthly passenger car sales fell 20% due to tax‑policy delays (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Truck and bus production jumped 54% and sales rose 46% in the quarter (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Over 2,000 used cars were imported in September amid policy uncertainty (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Car sales jump 43% in first quarter of FY27 despite auto policy uncertainty”
