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KARACHI, July 4,2026: Pakistan’s cement industry recorded 7.21 percent growth in total dispatches during FY2025-26, driven by strong domestic demand despite a slight decline in exports, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA).
Total cement dispatches rose to 50.515 million tonnes in FY26 from 47.116 million tonnes a year earlier.
Domestic sales led the growth, increasing 9.5 percent to 41.507 million tonnes from 37.906 million tonnes in FY25. However, exports declined 2.19 percent to 9.008 million tonnes, compared with 9.210 million tonnes in the previous fiscal year.
Meanwhile, cement dispatches surged 18.38 percent year-on-year in June 2026, reaching 4.331 million tonnes, up from 3.658 million tonnes in the same month last year.
Local sales jumped 26.78 percent to 3.541 million tonnes during the month. In contrast, exports fell 8.73 percent to 789,840 tonnes from 865,387 tonnes a year earlier.
North-based mills dispatched 3.019 million tonnes in June, up 16.39 percent year-on-year. Similarly, South-based mills increased dispatches by 23.23 percent to 1.31 million tonnes.
Domestic demand remained strong across both regions. North-based mills increased local dispatches by 26.53 percent to 3.019 million tonnes, while South-based mills raised domestic sales by 28.24 percent to 522,021 tonnes.
However, North-based mills made no export shipments during June. In contrast, South-based mills increased exports by 20.12 percent to 789,840 tonnes.
For the full fiscal year, North-based mills increased domestic sales by 10.83 percent to 34.720 million tonnes. However, their exports dropped sharply by 53.85 percent to 777,207 tonnes. As a result, their total dispatches still rose 7.53 percent to 35.498 million tonnes.
South-based mills also posted positive results. Domestic dispatches increased 3.18 percent to 6.787 million tonnes, while exports grew 9.36 percent to 8.230 million tonnes. Consequently, total dispatches from the South rose 6.48 percent to 15.017 million tonnes.
An APCMA spokesperson expressed optimism about the industry’s outlook, saying both domestic and export demand are expected to remain strong in the coming months. He added that easing geopolitical tensions and ensuring stable energy supplies would help reduce fuel and power costs, improving the industry’s competitiveness.
