July cement despatches surge 6.02pc YoY

Cement despatches in the month of July 2026 registered an increase of 6.02 percent as total despatches during it recorded at 4.476 million tons against 4.222 million tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year. Data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) on Monday shows that the local cement despatches by the industry during the month of Jul-26 were 3.771 million tons compared to 3.215 million tons in July-25, showing an increase of 17.28 percent. Exports despatches, on the other hand, declined by massive 29.95 percent as the volumes reduced from 1.007 million tons in July-25 to 705,341 tons in July-26.