Cement prices in Pakistan have witnessed a modest increase this week as production and import costs continue to rise. The adjustment comes amid market uncertainty, with industry experts pointing to higher coal and fuel prices as the main contributors.
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. Pakcem and Maple Leaf Cement are among the most expensive brands, selling between Rs 1,430 and Rs 1,440 per bag. DG Khan Cement follows closely, retailing between Rs 1,415 and Rs 1,425, while Bestway Cement and Fauji Cement are priced slightly lower, between Rs 1,395 and Rs 1,415.
Dealers in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad report that demand from the construction sector remains steady despite the increase in cement prices. They note that many ongoing infrastructure and housing projects continue to drive consumption.
Industry analysts say the recent rise in cement prices is linked to higher input costs, particularly imported coal and petroleum products. The ongoing depreciation of the Pakistani rupee has also added pressure, increasing the cost of raw materials and transportation.
Despite these challenges, Pakistan’s cement industry showed robust performance in the first quarter of FY2025–26. Total cement dispatches rose by 16.25% to 12.161 million tonnes, compared to 10.461 million tonnes in the same period last year. Local sales increased by 15%, reaching 9.573 million tonnes, while exports jumped 21% to 2.589 million tonnes.
However, in September 2025, overall cement dispatches grew only 7% year-on-year to 4.25 million tonnes. Domestic sales rose by 14.38%, but exports declined 15.25% to 831,966 tonnes.
Industry experts expect that prices may continue to fluctuate in the coming weeks as global fuel and freight costs remain unstable, impacting the local construction market.
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