Despite the outbreak and escalation of the war in the Middle East on February 28, Pakistan's cement industry showed surprising resilience in March, with domestic sales and export operations running smoothly. This performance not only shows that local construction activities maintain a normal rhythm, but also reflects that Pakistan's cement export competitiveness has improved in the context of increased war risks and rising freight rates, and manufacturers have successfully seized the demand window of the international market.
According to the monthly data, Pakistan's total cement shipments in March 2026 reached 3.745 million tons, a slight increase of 1% over the same period last year. However, the domestic sales side was affected by the traditional seasonality of Ramadan and Eid holidays, falling 0.20% year-on-year to 3.097 million tons. In sharp contrast, the export business performed well, with a year-on-year growth of 6.56% to 648600 tons, effectively compensating for the short-term weakness in the domestic market, showing that the sustained demand for Pakistani cement from international customers has not been weakened by geo political tensions.
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