Pakistan, May 17 -- The cement sector in Pakistan is experiencing a remarkable profit boom, but it is also bracing for a potentially softer quarter ahead. According to the latest sector update by Topline Securities, the 15 publicly listed cement companies reported an 89% year-on-year increase in after-tax earnings for the January-March 2025 quarter (3QFY25), reaching Rs33.7 billion. However, the profits dipped by 3% compared to the previous quarter, highlighting the complex dynamics in the market.

The industry's performance reflects two opposing trends: improved fuel economics and rising export volumes on one side, and weaker local demand and declining prices on the other. While exports surged by 19% year-on-year, the local market saw a ...