Pakistan’s cement exports have witnessed a notable increase of 28.19% during the first nine months of the fiscal year 2024–25, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
From July to March, cement exports were recorded at $230.067 million, up from $179.472 million in the same period last year. In terms of volume, exports rose by 39.91%, from 4.63 million metric tons to 6.48 million metric tons, reflecting robust global demand and increased production capacity.
On a year-on-year basis, March 2025 alone saw a 41.30% increase, with cement exports reaching $22.004 million, compared to $15.572 million in March 2024.
Exports also grew on a month-to-month basis, with March 2025 figures showing a 10.17% increase over February’s $19.972 million.
The surge in cement exports comes as part of a broader improvement in Pakistan’s trade performance. Overall exports during July–March 2024–25 grew by 7.69%, totalling $24.690 billion, up from $22.926 billion in the same period last year.
Meanwhile, the country’s imports also increased by 6.33%, reaching $42.589 billion in the first nine months of FY25, compared to $40.054 billion in the corresponding period last year.
The upward trend in cement exports reflects growing competitiveness in Pakistan’s industrial sector, particularly in construction materials, as exporters tap into new and emerging markets.
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