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News APCMA publishes data on cement despatches and exports in August 2024

APCMA publishes data on cement despatches and exports in August 2024

Written by Global Cement staff 06 September 2024
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Pakistan: Recent tax increases on cement have been blamed for a significant decline in demand, with cement despatches falling by 25% in August 2024 compared to August 2023. According to the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), total cement dispatches during August 2024 were 3.37Mt, down by 34% year-on-year from 4.53Mt.

For the first two months of the 2024 financial year, total cement despatches were 6.38Mt, a decline of 18% year-on-year from 7.76Mt in 2023. In August 2024, domestic dispatches decreased by 21% year-on-year to 5.21Mt, and exports dropped slightly by 2% to 1.16Mt.

A spokesperson for the APCMA said "In the current budget, excise duty on cement doubled, alongside significant increases in federal and provincial taxes," adding that no other industry has been taxed as heavily. "The government must reassess its taxation policies to support the struggling construction sector, which is critical for employment and economic stability."

Last modified on 11 September 2024
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