Pakistan’s cement industry notched a stellar 34% spike in exports for February 2025, a bright spot amid ongoing local market hurdles, the Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (PCMA) reported on March 5. While domestic sales ticked up modestly, the export boom signals resilience and potential for growth.
The PCMA pegged local cement sales at 3.065 million tons, up 6.82% from 2.869 million tons in February 2024. Exports, however, stole the show, leaping 34.30% to 531,736 tons from last year’s 395,935 tons. Total sales hit 3.596 million tons, a 10.15% jump from 3.265 million tons—highlighting the strength of Pakistan’s Cement Exports.
In February 2025, Pakistan's cement deliveries saw a modest 6.82% increase year-over-year despite a drop in North-based exports, while total despatches rose by 10.15%, prompting calls for government support to boost the sector. #CementIndustry #Pakistan https://t.co/R7oRiWH6cR pic.twitter.com/fitwo4qsG3
— Investify Pakistan (@investifypk) March 5, 2025Year-to-Date Snapshot
For the first eight months of fiscal 2025, total sales dipped slightly by 0.45% to 30.423 million tons, down from 30.560 million tons last year. Local sales slumped 6% to 24.5 million tons, but exports soared 31.78%, climbing from 4.495 million tons to 5.924 million tons. The Pakistan Cement Exports surge offsets domestic woes, driven by economic slowdown and stalled construction.
Despite export gains, experts warn the local market needs a lifeline. Reduced building activity and economic pressures weigh heavy—analysts urge government incentives to spark demand and bolster the industry’s trajectory. The export boom can’t fully mask these struggles, making policy support critical.
The Pakistan Cement Exports leap showcases industrial grit, but local stagnation begs action.
