Local Cement Sales Fall in August

Cement despatches in Pakistan fell 0.70 percent year over year to 4.039 million tons in August 2026, mainly due to weaker sales from northern mills, according to data published by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA).

Key points

• While exports rose 0.92 percent to 756, 553 tons, domestic despatches declined 1.07 percent to 3.283 million tons.
• During the first two months of fiscal year 2027, total cement despatches rose 2.80 percent to 8.521 million tons.
• Northern mills recorded a sharp 9.43 percent decline in total despatches to 2.691 million tons.
• Southern mills performed better, with total despatches rising 22.97 percent to 1.35 million tons.
• Southern mills recorded stronger expansion, with total despatches increasing 9.83 percent to 2.738 million tons during the first two months.

While exports rose 0.92 percent to 756, 553 tons, domestic despatches declined 1.07 percent to 3.283 million tons. Petrol, Diesel Sales Decline Sharply In August.

Northern mills recorded a sharp 9.43 percent decline in total despatches to 2.691 million tons. While they documented no exports during the month, their domestic sales fell 2.59 percent to 2.691 million tons.

Southern mills performed better, with total despatches rising 22.97 percent to 1.35 million tons. While exports surged 39.83 percent to 756, 553 tons, domestic despatches rose 6.53 percent to 591, 164 tons.

During the first two months of fiscal year 2027, total cement despatches rose 2.80 percent to 8.521 million tons. Domestic despatches rose 8.04 percent to 7.058 million tons, but exports fell 16.69 percent to 1.464 million tons.

Northern mills recorded domestic expansion of 7.98 percent during July-August, but their overall despatches slipped 0.22 percent to 5.784 million tons as exports fell to zero from 440, 614 tons a year earlier. Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) Nazir Ahmed Reveals How NAB Recovers Funds.

Southern mills recorded stronger expansion, with total despatches increasing 9.83 percent to 2.738 million tons during the first two months. While exports rose 11.21 percent to 1.463 million tons, domestic sales rose 8.28 percent.

APCMA expressed concern over heavy rains and flooding in northern areas. It remarked the damage to agriculture and housing had created further difficulties for affected communities and pressed administration assistance. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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