Islamabad 3 August: Pakistan’s cement industry reported a strong start to the fiscal year 2025–26, with total cement despatches increasing by 30.13 percent year-on-year in July, according to the latest data from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA).
The industry recorded total sales of 3.997 million tonnes in July 2025, compared to 3.071 million tonnes in the same month last year. The growth was supported by a significant rise in both domestic consumption and export demand.
Local despatches rose by 18.4 percent, reaching 2.988 million tonnes, up from 2.524 million tonnes in July 2024. Export volumes saw even stronger growth, nearly doubling with an 84 percent increase to 1.008 million tonnes from 0.547 million tonnes in the previous year.
An APCMA spokesperson said the performance was encouraging given the rainfall and logistical disruptions across the country during the month. He added that improving macroeconomic indicators may continue to support growth in the coming months.
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Market analysts linked the strong July performance to a combination of seasonal factors, including post-Eid recovery, pre-budget procurement, and pent-up demand following weaker sales in June.
While the outlook remains positive, industry players continue to monitor input costs closely. Coal, a primary fuel source for cement manufacturing, remains a major expense. Current prices are near 100 dollars per tonne due to weaker global demand and tightening environmental regulations.
Despite these challenges, industry experts expect export markets to remain a vital driver of growth, particularly as regional construction demand recovers and Pakistan’s competitiveness improves under favorable trade conditions.
