Pakistan’s cement exports up +61.0% in 01M 2026
In the first month in 2026, Pakistan’s cement exports increased by +61.0% to 0.937 Mt, after 0.582 Mt in the same period last year and 0.398 Mt in the year before.
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Pakistan’s cement dispatch up +12.5% in 01M 2026
In the first month in 2026, Pakistan’s cement dispatch (local and exports) increased by +12.5% to 4.538 Mt, after 4.032 Mt in the same period last year and 3.414 Mt in the year before.
India’s JK Cement expansion is fully on track
India’s JK Cement commissioned this week the 3.0 Mta split grinding plant at Bihar (photo: Split grinding unit at Jhajjar). This expansion is in line with the recent grey cement capacity expansions at Panna, Prajagray and Hamirpur with 1.0 Mta…
India’s cement production in 9M FY26 with 8.8% growth
In the first 9 months in FY 2025-26 the cement production in India increased by +8.8% to 381.0 Mt, after 350.2 Mt in the same period last year and 333.8 Mt in the year before.
India’s UltraTech placed large order for 7 VRMs
UltraTech Cement has placed an order for seven vertical roller mills (VRM) from Gebr. Pfeiffer as part of its ongoing capacity expansion programme across its cement plants in India. The VRMs (Photo: Gebr. Pfeiffer coal mill at UltraTech’s Maihar plant)…
Pakistan’s cement consumption up +6.2% in year 2025
In calendar year 2025, Pakistan’s cement consumption increased by +6.2% to 38.817 Mta, after 36.538 Mta in year 2024 and 39.891 Mta in 2023.
Pakistan’s cement dispatch up +6.8% in year 2025
In calendar year 2025, Pakistan’s cement dispatch increased by +6.8% to 47.843 Mta, after 44.791 Mta in year 2024 and 46.379 Mta in 2023.
Pakistan’s cement exports up +9.1% in year 2025
In calendar year 2025, Pakistan’s cement exports increased by +9.1% to 8.968 Mta, after 8.219 Mta in year 2024 and 6.483 Mta in 2023.
India’s Jindal Cement will expand capacity to 10 Mta
Jindal Panther Cement has announced plans to quadruple its cement production capacity in India to 10 Mta within the next 3 years. This is backed by an investment plan of approximately ₹3,000 crore. Around ₹2,500 crore (US$276m) will be allocated…
India’s Shree Cement plans new plant in Maharashtra
India’s Shree Cement has announced plans to invest Rs 2,000 Cr (US$223m) in a new 2.0 Mta cement plant in Maharashtra. He company has finalized and acquired land in Chandrapur district and is awaiting environmental clearance. After it is cleared,…