May cement dispatches decline 21.02pc to 3.837m tonnes YoY

The Pakistan’s cement industry witnessed a sharp downturn in May 2026, with total cement despatches falling by 21.02 percent year-on-year to 3.837 million tonnes compared to 4.858 million tonnes dispatched during the corresponding month of the previous fiscal year, reflecting subdued construction activity and continued challenges facing the sector. Data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) shows local cement despatches by the industry during the month of May-26 were 3.205 million tons compared to 3.869 million tons in May-25, showing a decline of 17.17 percent. Exports despatches also decreased by 36.06 percent as the volumes fell from 989,434 tons in May-25 to 632,648 tons in May-26.