Pakistan: Local cement despatches are expected to increase by 10% year-on-year in April 2026, reaching 2.94Mt, despite a month-on-month decline attributed to recent price increases. According to JS Global, the projection is based on actual figures from the first 19 days of April, with sales recorded at 1.78Mt. The northern region's sales averaged between 87,000-90,000t in the first week, increasing to approximately 100,000t/day in the second week. The third and fourth weeks are expected to see average daily sales of around 95,000t/day. Meanwhile, the southern region's sales remained steady at about 20,000t/day.
Overall, total cement sales in Pakistan for April 2026 are projected to be around 3.61Mt, marking a 3% rise compared to April 2025, but a 4% fall compared to March 2026. In the period covering the first 10 months of the fiscal year 2026, total cement sales are anticipated to reach 42.1Mt, a rise of 9% year-on-year. This growth is largely driven by an 11% increase in domestic sales, while exports are also expected to rise by 4%. Cement capacity utilisation for April 2026 is estimated at 51%, slightly lower than in March, but higher than in April 2025.
