According to the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS), cement exports maintained upward momentum in July 2026. Pakistan’s cement sector posted a strong performance in July?2026, continuing its upward trajectory in both volume and value. According to official trade data, cement exports rose to 985,180t, earning PKR10.63bn (US?$?38.21m) during the first month of the new financial year, which runs from July 2026 to June 2027.
This represents a 53.39 per cent increase in quantity and a 42.87?per cent rise in dollar value compared with June?2026, when shipments stood at 640,198t valued at US?$?26.75m. The month-on-month surge underscores renewed demand from regional markets, particularly in South Africa and other export destinations.
Year-on-year, exports also improved—up 11.96?per cent in volume and 9.58 per cent in dollar earnings over July?2025, when 879,944t were shipped for US?$?34.87m. The consistent growth highlights the sector’s resilience amid fluctuating freight rates and currency pressures.
It is important to note that the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been closed for the past eleven months, negatively impacting both countries and particularly affecting cement exports to Kabul due to security concerns. Still, southern players via sea succeed in exporting cement.
Historically, Pakistan has exported cement and clinker to countries including Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Brazil, the USA, and various regions in Africa.
By Abdul Rab Siddiqi, Pakistan
