en.Wedoany.com Reported - According to official data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) in early July 2026, Pakistan's total cement dispatches reached 4.331 million tons in June 2026, a year-on-year increase of 18.38% and a month-on-month increase of approximately 13%. Among them, domestic dispatches amounted to 3.54 million tons, up 26.78% year-on-year, serving as the main driver of total dispatch growth. Export dispatches stood at 791,000 tons, down 11.64% year-on-year. In fiscal year 2026 (July 2025 to June 2026), Pakistan's total cement dispatches increased by 7.21% year-on-year.
The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association is the highest industry organization in Pakistan's cement sector, registered under the Trade Organization Ordinance 2007, with its headquarters in Lahore. The association is responsible for publishing industry statistics, coordinating industry policies, and promoting the rational use of cement in infrastructure construction. In recent years, Pakistan's cement industry has benefited from the advancement of large-scale infrastructure projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), maintaining a growth trend in domestic demand.
In terms of export markets, DG Khan Cement and Power Cement have shown particularly outstanding export performance. DG Khan Cement's exports increased by 64% year-on-year, while Power Cement's exports grew by 26% year-on-year. DG Khan Cement Company Limited, established on September 27, 1978, was acquired by the Nishat Group during the privatization process in 1992. It is one of Pakistan's largest cement producers, with a daily production capacity of 22,400 tons and an annual production capacity of approximately 6.72 million tons. The company is primarily engaged in the production and sale of clinker, ordinary Portland cement, and sulfate-resistant cement. Power Cement Limited, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Karachi, was acquired and renamed by the Arif Habib Group in 2010. It is one of the leading cement producers in southern Pakistan, with products covering ordinary Portland cement, sulfate-resistant cement, and composite cement.
According to a report released by BMA Research, the average daily domestic cement sales in Pakistan for June 2026 were estimated at 113,300 tons, below the five-year average of 125,800 tons. The capacity utilization rate for the month was estimated at 58.9%, higher than the 51.9% recorded in June 2025. Retail cement prices saw a slight decline, with prices at approximately 1,530 Pakistani rupees per bag in the southern region and around 1,500 Pakistani rupees per bag in the northern region.
Looking ahead to fiscal year 2027, analysts expect that with improved fiscal conditions and interest rate cuts, Pakistan's domestic cement demand will continue to grow. Coal prices are expected to stabilize at around $100 per ton. The advancement of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects and sustained demand for domestic housing construction are expected to provide further growth support for the cement industry.
