Pakistan Cement Price Hits 15-Year High Amid Energy Cost Increases

In Pakistan, the average price for a 50kg bag of ordinary Portland cement is around Rs 1,559 as of August 8, 2026, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.

The prices vary across different regions, with northern Pakistan seeing an average of Rs 1,567 per bag, up by one rupee from the previous week. In contrast, southern areas remained unchanged at Rs 1,547 per bag.

Prices fluctuate between Rs 1,500 and Rs 1,610 depending on the city, with bigger cities like Lahore and Islamabad averaging between Rs 1,515 and Rs 1,610. In Karachi and other Sindh cities, the range is between Rs 1,505 and Rs 1,610.

The cost of cement in Pakistan is influenced by various factors, including natural gas, energy, coal, fuel prices, transportation, supply-demand, tax, duties, raw material, production costs, plant location, and any disruptions to supply.