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Mobile Phone Price in Pakistan - 2023

Mobile Phone Price in Pakistan (CIF) - 2023

The average mobile phone import price stood at $18.3 per unit in February 2023, which is down by -48.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $81.0 per unit. From September 2022 to February 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($113 per unit), while the price for China totaled $17.3 per unit.

From April 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+0.7%).

Mobile Phone Price in Pakistan (FOB) - 2023

In February 2023, the average mobile phone export price amounted to $6.4 per unit, which is down by -20.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 when the average export price increased by 107% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $120 per unit in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to February 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From April 2022 to February 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -25.3% per month.

Mobile Phone Imports in Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of mobile phones decreased by -79.8% to 7.6M units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 128%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 37M units in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, mobile phone imports declined rapidly to $396M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $2.2B in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Import of Mobile Phone in Pakistan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	462	968	1,628	336	-10.1%
Vietnam	187	188	254	58.9	-32.0%
United Arab Emirates	245	232	275	0.2	-90.7%
Hong Kong SAR	27.0	94.7	14.3	N/A	-27.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)	94.9	209	44.0	N/A	-31.9%
Others	2.3	2.8	5.5	0.6	-36.1%
Total	1,018	1,695	2,220	396	-27.0%

Top Suppliers of Mobile Phone to Pakistan in 2022:

Taiwan (Chinese) (undefinedM units)
United Arab Emirates (undefinedM units)
Hong Kong SAR (undefinedM units)
China (6.6M units)
Vietnam (0.9M units)

Mobile Phone Exports in Pakistan

In 2022, exports of mobile phones from Pakistan declined remarkably to 69K units, which is down by -38.3% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 5,613,100% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 112K units, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, mobile phone exports fell significantly to $2.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 14,489,473%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.2M, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Export of Mobile Phone in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Arab Emirates	N/A	N/A	3,002	2,285	-23.9%
China	N/A	N/A	112	31.6	-71.8%
Zambia	87.8	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Bangladesh	1,225	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	751	N/A	73.9	1.8	-86.6%
Total	2,064	N/A	3,188	2,318	3.9%

Top Export Markets for Mobile Phone from Pakistan in 2022:

United Arab Emirates (67.6K units)
China (1.6K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mobile phone market in Pakistan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 26302200 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks

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Pakistan

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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023