PAPS 2015

The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers.

The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) was established in 1988 and duly recognized by the Government of Pakistan in 1992. The Association represents the auto parts-manufacturing sector with an estimated industrial base of over 2800 units spread all over Pakistan. The Association’s registered membership base is in excess of 350. The Association’s objectives include safe guarding parts manufacturers interest in the National auto policies and providing other membership services which include, but are not limited to, directory printings, Research & Development of auto specific data, management of Pakistan Auto Shows on an annual basis, and the participation in international exhibitions (www.paapam.com).

Pakistan produced its first vehicle in 1953 at the National Motors Limited which was established in Karachi to assemble Bedford Trucks. The industry was highly regulated until the early 1990s. After deregulation major Japanese manufacturers entered in the market thereby creating some competition in the sector. Assemblers of HINO Trucks, Suzuki Cars (1984), Toyota (1993) and Honda (1994) in particular, entered Pakistan one after the other. Small run brands which came on a short term basis included Nissan, GM, and Hyundai.

With a conservative estimated Rs 150 Billion investment, the industry provides direct employment to over 252,000 (2013 PAAPAM estimates) and indirectly supports over 2.4 million persons. Exports of four wheelers, two wheeler and agricultural related components are on the increase with last estimates at US$ 128 million.