LAHORE – Cement sales in Pakistan remains meagre in recent months, but prices and sales increased in parts of the country in mid April 2025, especially in Lahore, and Islamabad.
Fresh data reveals average growth in key cities across two regions, and some fluctuations in prices. Average price of Cement bag remains around Rs1400. Sales in Rawalpindi, and Lahore saw uptick, whereas Bahawalpur experienced 17.6% increase over the past year.
Cement Prices in Pakistan
In bustling city of Lahore, cost of a cement bag becomes Rs20 expensive, with prices ranging from Rs1400-Rs1500. In South region, Karachi, Hyderabad, and Sukkur all held steady with no change in their week-on-week metrics, with their rates standing at 1.313, 1.337, and 1.450, respectively.
| Cities | Price |
| Islamabad | 1387 |
| Rawalpindi | 1379 |
| Gujranwala | 1440 |
| Sialkot | 1440 |
| Lahore | 1497 |
| Faisalabad | 1430 |
| Sargodha | 1400 |
| Multan | 1429 |
| Bahawalpur | 1470 |
| Peshawar | 1400 |
| Bannu | 1400 |
| Average | 1425 |
Cement Rates in Karachi
Source: AHL Research
Gujranwala and Faisalabad, however, maintained stable values, with no major changes. Despite some minimal changes in cities like Faisalabad, the overall growth in the North region shows healthy performance, with both short-term and long-term gains.
Source: AHL Research
As we continue to monitor these trends, it’s clear that the country’s key urban centers are adapting and growing at different paces, with some cities experiencing surges while others see stable or minor drops. The steady performance across the South and North indicates resilience and optimism for the coming quarters.
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