Pakistan Economy: Exports boost Jan-2026 cement dispatches – By JS Research
- Cement dispatches stood at 4.54mn tons in Jan-2026, up 13% YoY, primarily driven by a 61% YoY surge in export dispatches, led by a 79% YoY increase from the South, while North exports remained nil for the 3rd consecutive month. Local dispatches, meanwhile, saw a slowdown in momentum, with growth moderating to 4% YoY during the month.
- In 7MFY26, total cement dispatches rose 11% YoY, supported by a 12% YoY increase in local dispatches. Export growth, however, remained muted at 3% YoY, as a 10% YoY rise in South exports was largely offset by a 23% YoY decline in North exports owing to the Afghan border closure.