The prices of cement in Pakistan fell to RS1,390 by bag for the best brands, including Bestway cement, maple cement with maple leaves and DG Khan cement, bringing a certain relief to construction projects.
Other brands offer cement to Rs1 400 per bag.
The decrease reflects the evolution of market demand and the improvement of import conditions in the construction sector. The availability of steel also contributes to fluctuations.
While the price of cement currently varies from RS13 850 to RS14.05 PKR per 10 kg bag, individuals can benefit from a 30% discount by registering via the 8171 portal of the EHSAAS program.
On the other hand, cement exports from Pakistan experienced significant growth during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year. Exports increased by 23.21% to 167.47 million dollars, compared to $ 135.93 million during the same period last year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
In terms of volume, cement exports increased by 33.82% in annual sliding, reaching 4.69 million metric tonnes in July-December 2024-25, against 3.50 million metric tonnes during the same period of the previous year.
December 2024 showed particularly solid performance, cement exports increasing by 45.47% in annual sliding to 31.89 million dollars. On a monthly basis, exports in December also increased by 3.04%, reaching $ 31.90 million compared to the $ 30.96 million in November.
