Pakistan’s local smartphone production declines

Summary

• Pakistan’s local smartphone manufacturing sector is facing growing pressure as imports of fully assembled mobile phones, particularly used devices, continue to rise.
• Used smartphones made up nearly 82% of all fully assembled mobile phones imported during the month.
• The imported fully assembled phones were equivalent to about one-fifth of local smartphone production during the month.

AI Generated Summary

Pakistan’s local smartphone manufacturing sector is facing growing pressure as imports of fully assembled mobile phones, particularly used devices, continue to rise.

Data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority shows that 105,121 used smartphones were imported in September, with an estimated value of $14.03 million.

During the same month, Pakistan also imported 23,616 new fully assembled smartphones worth around $19.40 million. Combined, imports of new and used devices reached 128,737 units, valued at approximately $33.43 million.

Used smartphones made up nearly 82% of all fully assembled mobile phones imported during the month. The figures point to a growing consumer preference for second-hand imported devices amid financial pressures.