LAHORE: Cement despatches declined by 0.70 percent in August 2026 as total Cement despatches during the month stood at 4.039 million tons against 4.068 million tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year.
According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, local cement despatches by the industry during the month of Aug-26 were 3.283 million tons compared to 3.318 million tons in Aug-25, showing a decline of 1.07 percent. Exports despatches marginally increased by 0.92 percent as the volumes reduced from 749,683 tons in Aug-25 to 756,553 tons in Aug-26.
In Aug-26, North based cement mills despatched 2.691 million tons cement showing a decline of 9.43 percent against 2.972 million tons despatches in Aug-25. South based mills despatched 1.35 million tons cement during Aug-26 that was 22.97 percent higher compared to the despatches of 1.096 million tons during Aug-25.
North based cement mills despatched 2.691 million tons cement in domestic markets in Aug-26 showing a decline of 2.59 percent against 2.763 million tons despatches in Aug-25. South based mills despatched 591,164 tons cement in local markets during Aug-26 that was 6.53 percent more compared to the despatches of 554,947 tons during Aug-25.
There were no exports from North based in Aug-26. Exports from South showed healthy increase by 39.83 percent to 756,553 tons in Aug-26 from 541,054 tons during the same month last year, the data reveals.
A spokesman of All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association expressed grave concerns over the alarming situation in northern areas of the country due to heavy rains. Our agriculture and housing are badly affected due to the floods and masses need help from government to cope with, he added.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026