In Pakistan, the cost of cement has seen a slight increase in the past week, with data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showing a small rise.
In the northern regions, the price for one cement bag averaged Rs1,208, a 0.16% bump from the previous week's Rs1,206.
Down south, prices followed a similar trend, with an average of Rs1,168 per bag, up by 0.30% compared to the previous week's Rs1,164.
Regional breakdown of prices
- Islamabad: Rs1,198 per bag
- Rawalpindi: Rs1,199 per bag
- Gujranwala: Rs1,200 per bag
- Sialkot: Rs1,210 per bag
- Lahore: Rs1,240 per bag
- Faisalabad: Rs1,200 per bag
- Sargodha: Rs1,190 per bag
- Multan: Rs1,214 per bag
- Bahawalpur: Rs1,237 per bag
- Peshawar: Rs1,200 per bag
- Bannu: Rs1,200 per bag
- Karachi: Rs1,144 per bag
- Hyderabad: Rs1,150 per bag
- Sukkur: Rs1,200 per bag
- Larkana: Rs1,173 per bag
- Quetta: Rs1,170 per bag
- Khuzdar: Rs1,170 per bag
These price fluctuations in the cement market are vital because they affect construction projects and housing costs.
As the construction sector remains a key player in Pakistan's economic growth, it's crucial to keep an eye on how these prices develop in the coming weeks and their potential impact on the construction landscape.
