In January 2026, Pakistan's cement industry witnessed a significant increase in dispatches, with a year-on-year rise of 12.54%, totaling 4.538 million tons compared to 4.032 million tons in January 2025, as reported by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) and highlighted in Business Recorder. This growth was driven by a 4.36% increase in local dispatches, reaching 3.601 million tons, and a substantial 61.1% surge in exports, which amounted to 937,097 tons. The Nation Business corroborates these figures, emphasizing the positive sentiment surrounding the industry's performance. Dawn further elaborates on the export dynamics, noting a 79.4% rise in exports, despite challenges in the northern regions, attributing the success to maritime shipments from the southern zone. Over the first seven months of FY26, total dispatches rose by 10.58%, with domestic sales increasing by 12.36% and exports by 3.26%, reaching 30.583 million tons overall.