Pakistan’s cement industry witnessed a slight decline in dispatches during August 2026, with total volumes falling 0.70 per cent year-on-year to 4.039Mt, compared to 4.068Mt in the same month last year, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA).
Local sales dropped 1.07 per cent YoY to 3.283Mt, while exports edged up 0.92 per cent YoY to 756,553t. Regionally, North-based mills reported dispatches of 2.691Mt, down 9.43 per cent YoY, with domestic sales slipping 2.59 per cent YoY and no exports recorded. In contrast, South-based mills posted strong growth, dispatching 1.35Mt (+22.97 per cent YoY), with domestic sales up 6.53 per cent YoY and exports surging 39.83 per cent YoY.
Cumulative data
For the first two months of FY27, total cement dispatches stood at 8.521Mt, up 2.80 per cent YoY. Domestic sales rose 8.04 per cent YoY to 7.058Mt, while exports fell 16.69 per cent YoY to 1.464Mt. North mills recorded 5.784Mt in domestic sales (+7.98 per cent YoY) but no exports, while South mills achieved 1.274Mt in domestic sales (+8.28 per cent YoY) and 1.463Mt in exports (+11.21 per cent YoY).
An APCMA spokesman expressed concern over the impact of heavy rains and floods in northern areas, noting damage to agriculture and housing, and urged government support for affected communities.
Looking ahead, Usama Rauf of AKD Securities Ltd projects local cement offtakes to grow by approximately 8 per cent YoY in FY27, supported by cheaper financing under government schemes, rising incomes, favorable fiscal policy, and potentially lower construction costs following easing tensions in the Middle East.
By Abdul Rab Siddiqi, Pakistan
