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Pakistan’s cement dispatches fall to lowest since April

Total cement dispatches in July amounted to 3,010 thousand tons

Pakistan’s cement dispatches fall to lowest since April

Total cement dispatches in July amounted to 3,010 thousand tons

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Cement dispatches in July have dropped by 6.8%, totaling 3,010 thousand tons, according to the latest data from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association.

The decline in cement dispatches — which are at their lowest level since April — has been attributed to the Muharram holidays and the rainy season in the country.


North-based cement manufacturers dispatched 2,192 thousand tons in July, which is 11.4% lower than last year and 19.5% lower than June. Conversely, cement manufacturers from the South region dispatched 818 thousand tons in July, reflecting an 8.2% increase compared to last year but a 1.9% decrease from June.

In domestic markets, north-based cement manufacturers dispatched 2,093 thousand tons in July, showing an 11.0% decline from 2,352 thousand tons last year. In June, north-based cement manufacturers dispatched 2,614 thousand tons of cement.

South-based cement manufacturers dispatched 369,557 tons locally in July, which is a 13.6% decrease from 427,847 tons in July 2023 while it is also down by 21.3% compared to June.

Exports from north-based mills dropped by 18.8%, from 121,814 tons in July 2023 to 98,920 tons this July. However, exports from south-based mills increased by 36.7%, from 327,977 tons in July 2023 to 448,242 tons this July. Compared to June, it has also increased by 23.1%.

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