LAHORE: Cement despatches increased by 12.53 percent in February 2026 as total despatches during the month were recorded at 4.199 million tons against 3.732 million tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year.
According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement despatches by the industry during the month of Feb-26 were 3.467 million tons compared to 3.2 million tons in Feb-25, showing an increase of 8.35 percent. Exports despatches also increased by 37.72 percent as the volumes jumped from 531,736 tons in Feb-25 to 732,333 tons in Feb-26.
In Feb-26, the North based cement mills despatched 2.856 million tons cement showing an increase of 7.66 percent against 2.653 million tons despatches in Feb-25. South based mills despatched 1.34 million tons cement during Feb-26 that was 24.50 percent more compared to the despatches of 1.079 million tons during Feb-25.
North based cement mills despatched 2.856 million tons cement in domestic markets in Feb-26 showing an increase of 9.72 percent against 2.603 million tons despatches in Feb-25. South based mills despatched 611,239 tons cement in local markets during Feb-26 that was just 2.35 percent more compared to the despatches of 597,177 tons during Feb-25.
There were no exports from North based mills during Feb-26. Exports from South increased by 51.95 percent to 732,333 tons in Feb-26 from 481,956 tons during the same month last year.
A spokesman of All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association emphasized that coming budget should include concessions for the cement industry to increase the off-take and provide the commodity at affordable price to the masses. It will enable the sector to utilize its idle capacity and achieve economies of scale, he added.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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