The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) has released the latest statistics showing a significant increase in cement exports during September 2024. Exports surged by 71.52%, with a total of 978,871 tons exported, compared to 570,692 tons in September 2023.
However, local sales dropped by 18% during the same period. The total cement sales in September 2024 decreased by 5.63%, amounting to 3.540 million tons, compared to 3.751 million tons in September 2023. From July to September 2024, local sales reached 8.130 million tons, reflecting a 19.78% decrease compared to the same period last year. During this time, exports increased by 22.19% to 2.140 million tons.
The APCMA spokesperson highlighted that this marks the fourth consecutive month of declining domestic sales.
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