ISLAMABAD — Cement prices in Pakistan have experienced a modest increase this week, reflecting the ongoing market volatility fueled by higher production, fuel, and import costs.
According to market data, the average retail price of a 50 kg cement bag now ranges between Rs 1,340 and Rs 1,440, depending on brand and region. Among major brands, Pakcem and Maple Leaf Cement lead with prices between Rs 1,430–1,440 and Rs 1,425–1,435 per bag, respectively. DG Khan Cement follows at Rs 1,415–1,425, Bestway Cement at Rs 1,405–1,415, and Fauji Cement at Rs 1,395–1,405 per bag.
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Dealers across major cities — including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad — report that demand from the construction sector remains steady despite the uptick in prices. Analysts attribute the rise mainly to increased coal and fuel import costs and the continued depreciation of the Pakistani rupee, which has added pressure on manufacturers’ margins.
Despite pricing pressures, the cement industry has shown strong performance in the first quarter of FY2025–26, recording a 16.25% growth in total shipments to 12.161 million tonnes, up from 10.461 million tonnes during the same period last year.
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Local sales grew 15%, reaching 9.573 million tonnes, while exports rose 21% to 2.589 million tonnes. On a year-on-year basis, total dispatches in September 2025 increased 7%, reaching 4.25 million tonnes, compared to 3.97 million tonnes in September 2024.
However, while domestic sales climbed 14.38% to 3.418 million tonnes, export volumes fell 15.25%, dropping to 831,966 tonnes from 981,646 tonnes last year.
Industry experts predict further price adjustments in the coming weeks as global fuel and freight costs remain unstable, impacting local cement manufacturers’ operational expenses.