Cement sales rise after staying sluggish for months

Local dispatches by cement manufacturers reached 3.313 million tons in January 2025 compared to 2.967 million tons in the same month of last year, showing an increase of 11.64%, as per data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). In a statement, the industry lobby commented that the domestic cement sales increased after many sluggish months. Exports rose 30.25% as volumes increased from 446,595 tons in January 2024 to 581,691 tons in January 2025. Total cement dispatches stood at 3.894 million tons against 3.414 million tons last year, registering an overall increase of 14.08%.