We've raised our calendar year GDP growth forecasts for Pakistan by 1.9ppts to 3.1% for 2025 and by 0.8ppts to 2% for 2026. Our upgrades reflect a mixture of source data revisions, stronger-than-anticipated growth in H1 2025, and improved optimism about reform progress supported by the ongoing I ...

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Savoury Snacks industry in Pakistan with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation. Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside t ...

Ice cream in Pakistan is expected to experience healthy growth in both volume and current value terms in 2025. This will be driven by greater economic stability and rising disposable incomes, which are increasing demand for affordable yet high-quality products. Additionally, ongoing population growt ...

Retail sales of gum in Pakistan are expected to see healthy growth in both volume and current value terms in 2025. The country’s population grew by nearly 2% in 2024, expanding the overall consumer base. At the same time, urban centres like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad have experienced a notable i ...

The snacks industry in Pakistan is poised for healthy growth in both volume and current value terms in 2025, supported by continued urbanisation and rising disposable incomes, which are driving demand for convenient, on-the-go snack options. With a growing middle class, consumers are becoming more w ...

The market for sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks in Pakistan is set to sustain healthy growth in both volume and current value terms in 2025. The category has become increasingly competitive, with rising marketing expenditure. Major players such as EBM, Continental Biscuits, and Mondelez ...

Beer in Pakistan witnessed strong total volume sales growth in 2024, albeit from a relatively low base. Non alcoholic beer registered the highest increase, albeit from a much lower base than standard lager. Nonetheless, with a strong health trend among young adults, a shift in the drinking patterns ...

Alcoholic drinks in Pakistan registered further strong total volume growth in 2024. Meanwhile, total current value sales continued to see fast double-digit growth in a highly inflationary climate. Alcoholic drinks performed strongly in both the off- and on-trade channels. Pakistan is an Islamic coun ...

Spirits in Pakistan posted strong total volume sales growth in 2024, marginally faster than in 2023. The largest category, whiskies, posted the highest total volume growth in terms of core categories. Whiskies benefited as consumers appeared more inclined towards premium alcoholic drinks. This trend ...

The tobacco industry in Pakistan continued to be a significant contributor to the national economy in 2024, though it faces a complex landscape shaped by evolving regulations, changing consumer behaviour, and international pressures. The sector is a major employer, generates substantial revenue from ...

Philip Morris International (PMI) and British American Tobacco (BAT) have strategically expanded their portfolios in Pakistan to include smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products, and heated tobacco, responding to evolving consumer preferences and global shifts toward alternative nicotine delivery system ...

In 2024, cigarette consumption in Pakistan continued its downward trajectory, driven by the growing availability of cheap imported products and alternative tobacco options. Although the rate of decline was lower than in 2023, the persistent decrease remained a significant concern for cigarette manuf ...

In Pakistan, the cigar market caters to a niche segment primarily composed of affluent consumers residing in urban centres such as Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. These individuals often view cigars as symbols of status and luxury, aligning with their lifestyle and social aspirations. The availabili ...

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Pakistan Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector – Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2029 (H1 2025) Summary GlobalData estimates the construction industry in Pakistan will shrink by 2.8% in real terms in 2 ...