Cement despatches decline nearing 1% in August

Mettis Global reported that cement despatches in Pakistan slipped 0.70% in August 2026, citing data from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association. Industry volume reached 4.039 million tons against 4.068 million tons in August 2025. Domestic sales fell 1.07% to 3.283 million tons, while exports edged up 0.92% to 756,553 tons.

Northern mills dispatched 2.691 million tons, a 9.43% decline from 2.972 million tons, and shipped nothing abroad because the region recorded no exports during the month. Southern mills went the other way, despatching 1.35 million tons, which was 22.97% higher than a year earlier. Their exports climbed 39.83% to 756,553 tons, while domestic despatches from the south also rose by 6.53% to 591,164 tons.

For July and August combined, total despatches rose 2.80% to 8.521 million tons, with domestic volumes up 8.04% and exports down 16.69%. The association's spokesman raised concern about flooding in northern areas after heavy rains, saying farming and housing had been hit hard. He called for government support so affected communities could cope.