FY25 ends with mixed industrial trends

The cement industry ended FY25 on a subdued note as domestic sales declined by 3pc to 37.017 million tonnes, down from 38.181m tonnes in the previous year. However, exports surged by 39.5pc to 9.204m tonnes from 7.110m tonnes, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). Overall cement despatches — combining local sales and exports — registered marginal growth of 2.05pc, reaching 46.221m tonnes in FY25 compared to 45.291m tonnes in FY24. In June 2025, local cement despatches stood at 2.597m tonnes, down 16pc from 3.079m tonnes in June 2024. Exports during the month jumped 82pc to 859,204 tonnes from 472,865 tonnes in the same period last year. Total cement despatches in June 2025 were 3.457m tonnes, reflecting a 3pc decline from 3.552m tonnes in June 2024.