Cement exports dip for third month in a row

Cement exports dropped 26.53% in November 2025 as supplies shrank to 590,183 tons from 803,258 tons in November 2024. This reflects a continued decline in exports over the past three months, with shipments contracting 23% in October and 15% in September, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association. On the contrary, domestic cement dispatches in November 2025 were 3.549 million tons compared to 3.472 million tons in November 2024, showing a slight rise of 2.23%. Total cement sales during November 2025 stood at 4.14 million tons against 4.275 million tons during the same month of last fiscal year, down 3.16%. North-based mills supplied 3.019 million tons, which was almost equal to sales of 3.009 million tons last year. However, southern mills dispatched 1.12 million tons, lower by 11.49% compared to dispatches of 1.26 million tons in November 2024.