Pakistan: Domestic cement sales declined by 4.6% to 38.2Mt in FY2024 from 40Mt in FY2023, reflecting a slowdown in construction activities. Despite this, exports were up by 56% to 7.1Mt, contributing to a slight overall rise in cement dispatches of 1.6% to 45.3Mt in 2024, according to Dawn newspaper.
A spokesperson from The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association said “Cement is not a luxury item but a basic necessity. The government must take measures to reduce construction costs to make it affordable for the masses.”
