Pakistan: Cement despatches declined by 0.7% in August 2026 to 4.04Mt, against 4.07Mt despatched during August 2025. According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, local cement despatches by the industry in August 2026 were 3.28Mt compared to 3.32Mt in August 2025, showing a decline of 1%. Exports marginally increased by 0.92% from 0.75Mt in August 2025 to 0.76Mt in August 2026.
A spokesman of All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association expressed ‘grave concerns’ over the ‘alarming’ situation in northern areas of the country due to heavy rains, according to the Business Recorder.
