Pakistan’s car market has recovered strongly. According to the Pakistan Automobile Manufacturers Association (PAMA), car sales in July-August 2026 rose by 79.92% to 30,933 units, up from 17,192 a year earlier. Production increased by a smaller 36.21%, from 22,446 to 30,574 units. As a result, sales exceeded output during the period, reducing manufacturers’ stocks.

Honda recorded the fastest growth among major carmakers. Its sales nearly tripled, rising by 175.89% from 1,842 to 5,082 units. Production increased by 162.70% to 5,614 units from 2,137, so output kept slightly ahead of demand.

Suzuki’s Alto, the country’s best-selling small car, remained the market leader. Sales rose by about 93% to 12,556 units from 6,520. Production increased by only 4.57%, to 11,551 units from 11,046, leaving a gap of about 1,000 cars.

Toyota also grew strongly. Combined sales of the Corolla and Yaris rose to 7,362 units from 4,971, an increase of about 48%. Production of the two models increased to 7,313 units from 5,098, slightly below sales.

Suzuki’s Swift and Hyundai’s Elantra also performed well. Swift sales rose to 3,490 units from 1,995, while production increased by 44.03% to 3,225 units. Elantra sales more than doubled to 669 units from 286, and production rose to 690 units from 430.

A few models lost ground. Suzuki Cultus sales fell to 688 units from 736, even though production increased to 935 units from 699. Hyundai Sonata sales fell to 55 units from 124, and production dropped to 81 units from 226.

Electric vehicles accounted for only a small share of the market. Dewan’s newly launched Honri-VE sold 123 units in July-August, while 93 units were produced.

The figures show a strong recovery in demand for locally assembled cars. Because sales exceeded production, manufacturers will need to increase output if demand stays at this level.