Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing growth rose 5.75 per cent from July 2025 to January 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
The latest data from PBS showed that industrial activity remained strong at the start of 2026. In January alone, industrial production rose 10.54 per cent from the previous month. Output also increased by 12.08 per cent compared with December 2025.
Food and beverage output played a major role in Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing growth during the review period. Food production increased 12.07 per cent, while beverages rose 8.53 per cent.
The tobacco industry also posted a strong growth of 24.65 per cent. Meanwhile, the textile sector recorded a modest 2.63 per cent increase.
Pakistan Large-Scale Manufacturing Growth
Several sectors posted strong gains and supported Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing growth. Production of petroleum products rose 2.36 per cent, while non-metallic minerals expanded 9.97 per cent.
Electrical equipment grew 17.2 per cent. The automobile sector recorded a sharp increase of 67.31 per cent, while furniture output surged 186.27 per cent.
These figures suggest that consumer-focused and construction-linked industries remained key drivers of industrial expansion. Despite the overall rise, some sectors reported declines. Leather production fell 2.94 per cent, while wood-based products declined 4.14 per cent.
Fertilisers slipped 1.09 per cent, and pharmaceuticals decreased 1.63 per cent. Iron and steel output dropped 8.87 per cent. Machinery and other equipment manufacturing recorded the steepest decline, falling 19.41 per cent.
The latest PBS figures show that Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing growth stayed positive from July 2025 to January 2026. Strong gains in food, beverages, automobiles and furniture helped lift the overall result.
However, declines in machinery, iron and steel, and other heavy industries show that industrial recovery remains uneven across the sector.
