Pakistan: Total cement despatches in Pakistan rose by 1% year-on-year to 3.75Mt in March 2026 from 3.71Mt in March 2025, according to the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association. Domestic despatches fell by 0.2% to 3.10Mt, while exports increased by 7% to 0.65Mt from 0.61Mt. This is higher than the projected figure, which expected local cement despatches to decline by 4% to 2.98Mt based on data recorded in the first 24 days of the month. Total cement sales were forecast to reach around 3.65Mt, which is roughly in line with the reported figures.
In the first nine months of the 2026 financial year, total cement despatches reached 38.5Mt, up by 10% year-on-year from 35.1Mt. Domestic despatches rose by 11% to 31.6Mt, while exports increased by 6% to 6.94Mt.
A spokesman of the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association said that the current geopolitical tensions pose serious threats to the manufacturing sectors, particularly cement due to its energy-intensive nature. The current volatility in oil prices and coal will have a serious impact on the sector due to cost escalations and disruptions in supply chains, according to the association.