(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Cement Dispatches Jump 30% in July 2025 Amid Post-Eid Recovery and Strong Export Demand
Pakistan’s cement industry saw a significant boost in July 2025, with total cement dispatches rising 30.1% year-on-year (YoY) to 4.0 million tons, up from 3.1 million tons during the same month last year. The surge was driven by robust domestic demand and a sharp increase in exports, along with normalization following the Eid holidays.
🏠 Domestic Cement Sales Climb 18% YoY
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Domestic dispatches reached 3.0 million tons, marking an 18.4% YoY increase.
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Northern region local sales grew 12.3% YoY to 2.4 million tons.
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Southern region local dispatches surged 54.2% YoY to 570,000 tons.
🌍 Cement Exports Soar 84% in July 2025
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Overall cement exports jumped 84.2% YoY, reaching 1.0 million tons.
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Southern exports rose 73.2% YoY to 776,000 tons.
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Northern exports witnessed an impressive 134% YoY increase, climbing to 232,000 tons from 99,000 tons in July 2024.
📊 Regional Dispatch Highlights
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Southern region: Total dispatches up 64.6% YoY.
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Northern region: Dispatches increased 17.6% YoY.
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Industry utilization: Averaged at 57% — 95% in the south and 47% in the north.
🏢 Company-Wise Cement Dispatch Performance
| Company | Total Dispatches | YoY Change | Local Sales | Export Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACPL | 338,000 tons | +129% | +58% | +206% |
| DGKC | 469,000 tons | +70% | +22% | +193% |
| POWER | 203,000 tons | +59% | +56% | +62% |
| FCCL | 489,000 tons | +27% | +11% | +233% |
| MLCF | 311,000 tons | +21% | +19% | +49% |
| LUCK | 798,000 tons | +15% | +20% | +8% |
| KOHC | N/A | +9% | +11% | N/A |
🔮 Industry Outlook
The cement sector is poised for continued growth in the coming months, fueled by:
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Post-monsoon construction activity in housing and infrastructure.
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Strong export demand, supported by competitive clinker pricing.
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Sustained local consumption, likely to maintain high plant utilization rates.
Industry analysts remain optimistic that cement dispatches will maintain momentum, driven by ongoing public and private sector development projects.
📌 Stay tuned for more updates on Pakistan’s construction and manufacturing sectors!
