Pakistan’s automotive sector has quietly marked a major achievement: 434 locally assembled vehicles have been exported to 20 countries over the past three fiscal years, reflecting growing international confidence in the country’s manufacturing capabilities.
The data was disclosed in the Senate by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, in response to a query raised by Senator Shahadat Awan.
Growing Global Footprint
The exported vehicles were shipped to a number of regions across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and even North America. The list of importing countries includes:
• Japan
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• China
• Thailand
• Sri Lanka
• Bangladesh
• Brunei Darussalam
• Afghanistan
as well as African destinations such as Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Mozambique, Djibouti, and Liberia.
Surprisingly, exports also reached the United States, Cayman Islands, and the Solomon Islands, showing how far Pakistani-made vehicles have traveled.
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Export Growth Year by Year
The momentum has been steadily building:
• 2022–23: 100 vehicles worth Rs. 94.7 million
• 2023–24: 107 vehicles worth Rs. 388.2 million
• 2024–25: 227 vehicles worth Rs. 936.9 million — the highest so far
Both the number of units and export value have increased sharply, signaling better demand and improved product quality.
Who Is Manufacturing for Export?
Eight major automakers contributed to the exports:
• Pak Suzuki Motor Co. Ltd.
• Honda Atlas Cars
• Hyundai Nishat Motors
• Lucky Motor Corporation
• Master Changan Motors
• Indus Motor Company
• United Auto Industries
• Sazgar Engineering Works Ltd.
These companies exported a mix of vehicles, including:
• Toyota Corolla Altis
• Suzuki Alto and Swift
• Honda City
• Mini-vans and SUVs
• Electric rickshaws
The presence of EVs and compact passenger cars in the export mix points to shifts toward innovation and market adaptability.
A Sign of Maturity
Industry analysts kept on saying that these exports—though modest in number—reflect gradual progress in localization, compliance with international standards and rising technical capacity in Pakistan’s auto sector.
With supportive policies, experts believe the country is capable of expanding its footprint in emerging and niche automotive markets even further.