Cement Sales Rise 7% in September

While exports remained almost unchanged at 832, 173 tons, according to data published by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, domestic cement dispatches rose 7.35 percent year over year to 3.788 million tons in September 2026.

Key points

• While exports rose 19.15 percent to 2.296 million tons, south based mills recorded domestic dispatches of 1.899 million tons, up 12.71 percent.
• During the first quarter of FY27, total cement dispatches rose 3.88 percent to 13.141 million tons from 12.651 million tons a year earlier.
• Total cement dispatches rose 5.95 percent to 4.621 million tons in September from 4.361 million tons a year earlier.
• North based cement mills recorded total dispatches of 3.164 million tons in September, down 2.43 percent from 3.242 million tons a year earlier.
• There were no cement exports from North based mills in September, compared with 221, 252 tons a year earlier.

Total cement dispatches rose 5.95 percent to 4.621 million tons in September from 4.361 million tons a year earlier. The growth was mainly driven by stronger domestic demand.

North based cement mills recorded total dispatches of 3.164 million tons in September, down 2.43 percent from 3.242 million tons a year earlier. South based mills, nevertheless, recorded a 30.23 percent rise to 1.46 million tons. Petroleum Sales Fall 2% Year-on-Year to 1.35 Million Tons.

While South based mills climbed local dispatches by 22.98 percent to 624, 833 tons, domestic dispatches by North based mills rose 4.72 percent to 3.164 million tons.

There were no cement exports from North based mills in September, compared with 221, 252 tons a year earlier. South based mills rose exports 36.26 percent to 832, 173 tons from 610, 714 tons.

During the first quarter of FY27, total cement dispatches rose 3.88 percent to 13.141 million tons from 12.651 million tons a year earlier. While exports fell 11.32 percent to 2.296 million tons, domestic dispatches rose 7.79 percent to 10.845 million tons.

North based mills recorded domestic dispatches of 8.946 million tons during the quarter, up 6.80 percent. Nevertheless, they recorded no exports compared with 661, 866 tons a year earlier, taking their total dispatches down 1.02 percent to 8.946 million tons. Trade Deficit Worsens Again.

While exports rose 19.15 percent to 2.296 million tons, south based mills recorded domestic dispatches of 1.899 million tons, up 12.71 percent. Their total dispatches rose 16.15 percent to 4.195 million tons during the quarter.

For context, a spokesman for the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association expressed concern over the decline in exports and continued instability in energy rates. He remarked geopolitical tensions needed to ease to assist the cement and allied industries recover. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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