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Pakistan: Cement despatches increased by 6% year-on-year in July 2026 to 4.47Mt, compared to 4.22Mt in July 2025. Data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) shows that local cement despatches in July 2026 were 3.77Mt compared to 3.21Mt in July 2025, showing an increase of 17% year-on-year. Exports, on the other hand, declined by 30% as volumes dropped from 1Mt in July 2025 to 0.7Mt in July 2026.