Pakistan’s cement industry recorded an 11.14 percent increase in total dispatches in April 2026, driven by strong growth in domestic demand despite a sharp decline in exports.
According to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), total cement dispatches reached 3.890 million tons during the month, compared to 3.500 million tons in April last year.
Local cement sales showed significant improvement, rising 20.17 percent to 3.217 million tons from 2.677 million tons a year earlier, reflecting robust construction activity across the country.
In contrast, export dispatches fell by 18.22 percent, dropping to 673,058 tons from 823,032 tons in April 2025, highlighting continued challenges in international markets.
Regionally, north-based cement mills dispatched 2.662 million tons in domestic markets, up 18.25 percent year-on-year, with no exports recorded during the month. Total dispatches from northern mills increased 12.52 percent to 2.662 million tons.
South-based mills also posted strong domestic growth, with local dispatches rising 30.35 percent to 555,104 tons. However, exports from the region declined by 5.01 percent to 673,058 tons. Total dispatches from southern mills reached 1.228 million tons, marking an 8.26 percent increase.
During the first ten months of the current fiscal year (July 2025 to April 2026), total cement dispatches stood at 42.396 million tons, up 9.83 percent compared to 38.600 million tons in the same period last year.
Domestic sales during this period rose 11.33 percent to 34.785 million tons, while exports increased slightly by 3.47 percent to 7.611 million tons.
An APCMA spokesperson expressed optimism about improved market conditions, citing expectations of a better geopolitical environment and supportive policies in the upcoming federal budget to enhance industry competitiveness.
The latest data underscores the cement sector’s reliance on local demand growth amid fluctuating export performance.
