Pakistan's Large Scale Manufacturing Output Shows Strong Growth in July 2025

September 16, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan's Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) have experienced significant growth in July 2025, with output rising by nearly 9% compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

The provisional Quantum Index Numbers (QIM) for July 2025, based on a 2015-16 base year, indicate a robust performance across several sectors. The QIM for July 2025 stands at 115.68, reflecting an 8.99% increase compared to July 2024, and a 2.60% improvement over June 2025.

Key Contributors to Growth

The sectors contributing most to the growth include:

• Food Products: +0.89%
• Garments: +3.80%
• Petroleum Products: +1.01%
• Automobiles: +1.33%
• Non-Metallic Mineral Products: +0.96%
• Furniture: +0.91%

Despite some positive performances, a few sectors saw declines in production. The beverages sector recorded a slight decrease of -0.39%, while chemicals dropped by -0.24%. Other sectors such as iron and steel products, fabricated metal, and machinery also reported a downturn.

Sectoral Performance Overview

The July 2025 figures show impressive growth across a broad range of industries:

• Food and tobacco production, along with textiles and wearing apparel, saw marked increases.
• Leather products, paper and board, and pharmaceuticals also experienced notable growth.
• The automobiles and furniture sectors also contributed to the positive figures, while electronics and optical products showed a solid uptick.

However, some sectors faced challenges. The beverages industry was a notable underperformer, alongside declines in wood products, chemicals, and iron and steel products.