If we compare the cement sales in Pakistan in Jan 2024 and in Jan 2025, it has increased by 11.64% year on year (YoY). It signals towards a positive market for construction-allied industries. Moreover, the cement exports in Pakistan have also increased during January 2025 by 30.25% as compared with the export ratio in 2024. This is the latest data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). If pakistan cement export continues to grow, the cement industry in Pakistan will gain momentum in the coming months.
Cement Sales in Pakistan Year-on-Year Comparison
- Local Cement Sales Volume Jan 2024 – 3.313 million tons
- Local Cement Sales Volume Jan 2025 – 2.967 million tons
Although Pakistan is far down in the list topped by Turkey, EU, Canada, and Germany as the largest cement exporters in the world. However, Pakistan cement industry has immense potential and can generate high revenues. Pakistan exports cement to countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar.
- Cement Exports Volume Jan 2024 – 581,691 tonnes
- Cement Exports Volume Jan 2025 – 446,595 tonnes
Cement Sales by Fiscal Year
Although the Year-on-Year sales increased in Jan 2025. However, if we look into the data for fiscal year 2024-25 and FY 2023-24, the cement sales have seen a drop of 7.6%.
- Cement Sales Volume for the first seven months of FY 2023-24 was 23.196m tonnes
- Cement Sales Volume for the first seven months of FY 2024-25 was 21.435 million tonnes
Cement Price in Pakistan
The biggest cement factory in Pakistan includes DG Khan Cement Company Limited, which has four cement plants; two located in Dera Ghazi Khan, one in Hub Lasbela, and one in Chakwal. Other companies include Betway Cement, Lucky Cement, and Askari Cement.
- askari cement 50 kg bag price is Rs 1,375 to Rs 1,385
- bestway cement 50 kg bag is Rs. 1,380 to Rs. 1,390
- DG Khan cement 50 kg bag price is Rs. 1,380 to Rs. 1,390
- Fauji cement 50 kg price is Rs. 1,375 to Rs. 1,385
- Lucky cement 50 kg price is Rs. 1,375 to Rs 1,385
- pakcem cement 50 kg price is Rs. 1,385 to Rs 1,395
- kohat cement 50kg price is Rs. 1,365 to Rs 1,375
Consumer Price Index inflation
Also, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has revealed some joyful data, as the Consumer Price Index inflation has lowered compared to the previous year, 2024. PBS suggested that the latest reading is the lowest in 9 years or 111 months.
- CPI Inflation in Jan 2024 28.3%
- CPI Inflation in Dec 2024 4.1%
- CPI Inflation in Jan 2025 2.4%
Over the world, businesses, policymakers, and consumers keep an eye on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation as it helps them forecast where the market is going. You would think what is CPI inflation? Well, it is the average percentage change in the cost of a basket of goods and services for an average consumer.
If the average change over time in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services is calculated as 2.4% in Jan 2025 as compared to 28.3% in Jan 2024, it is a positive sign towards a stable cost of living.
How Does CPI Inflation Affect Real Estate & Other Businesses?
The low CPI inflation rate encourages businesses to start new projects, spend more on investments, and make long-term business plans, resulting in a boom in economic activities. On the other hand, consumers are willing to spend or invest more, which ultimately increases buying trends for different products and services, including construction and real estate, automobile, agriculture, textile, food, and fintech.
Also, read the effects of low interest rates in Pakistan: High Impact of 12% Low Interest Rates on Pak’s Economy.
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