Pakistan's cement exports have grown in value during the current fiscal year, even as shipment volumes edged lower and monthly figures showed a sharp contraction, pointing to a complex trend in the sector.

According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, cement exports increased by 10.03% to $228.94m during July-February 2025-26, compared with $208.06m in the same period last year. The rise in earnings came despite a slight decline in export volumes.

In quantity terms, overseas shipments dipped by 0.59%, falling from 5.86m metric tons to 5.83m metric tons. This divergence between value and volume suggests a shift in pricing or market composition rather than an expansion in physical exports.

Short-term indicators offer a mixed outlook. On a year-on-year basis, exports rose by 11.19% in February 2026, reaching $22.21m compared with $19.97m in February 2025. However, month-on-month data reveal a steep decline, with exports dropping by 33.82% from $33.56m in January 2026.

The figures highlight a sector that is managing to increase revenue despite marginally lower volumes, while recent monthly performance points to volatility in demand or shipment patterns.