Cement dispatches post marginal December growth

January 03, 2026 (MLN):  Pakistan’s cement industry recorded a growth of 1.47% in December 2025, with total cement dispatches reaching 4.347 million tons (mt) compared to 4.284mt in the same month of the previous fiscal year, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA).

The increase was driven primarily by stronger domestic demand. Local cement dispatches rose by 6.42% to 3.725mt in December 2025, up from 3.5mt in December 2024.

In contrast, export dispatches continued their downward trend, falling sharply by 20.66% to 621,685 tons from 783,550 tons a year earlier, said a press release issued.

Region-wise data shows that North-based cement mills performed better than their southern counterparts. Total dispatches by North-based mills increased by 5.56% to 3.153mt in December 2025, compared to 2.987mt in the same month last year.

South-based mills, however, recorded a decline of 7.94%, with despatches falling to 1.19mt from 1.29mt.

Domestic sales in the northern region rose significantly, with North-based mills despatching 3.153mt locally in December 2025, marking a 9.75% increase over 2.873mt in December 2024.

On the other hand, domestic dispatches by South-based mills declined by 8.81% to 572,263 tons from 627,519 tons during the same period last year.

Exports remained concentrated in the southern region.

South-based mills exported 621,685 tons in December 2025, reflecting a 7.14% decline from 669,461 tons in December 2024. No exports were recorded from North-based mills during the month.

During the first six months of the current fiscal year (July–December 2025), total cement dispatches increased by 9.67% to 25.783mt, compared to 23.510mt in the corresponding period of last fiscal year.

Domestic dispatches during this period rose by 13.11% to 21.152mt from 18.7mt, while export dispatches declined by 3.73% to 4.631mt from 4.81mt.

North-based mills dispatched 17.915mt domestically during July–December 2025, showing a 14.67% increase over 15.623mt in the same period last year. However, exports from the northern region dropped by 18.53% to 808,506 tons, compared to 992,413 tons a year earlier. Overall, total dispatches by North-based mills rose by 12.68% to 18.723mt during the first half of the current fiscal year.

South-based mills also posted growth during the six-month period, with domestic dispatches increasing by 5.22% to 3.237mt from 3.077mt.

Exports from the South remained largely flat at 3.822mt, marginally higher than 3.818mt recorded in the same period last year.

As a result, total dispatches by South-based mills increased by 2.39% to 7.059mt during the first six months of the current fiscal year.

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