A 50kg bag of cement in Pakistan costs somewhere between Rs. 1,385 and Rs. 1,610 today, depending on the brand and the city you’re buying in. Most of the well known brands sit near the top of that range, around Rs. 1,550 to Rs. 1,610 a bag. A few smaller brands, Askari and Falcon among them, sell for less, closer to Rs. 1,385.
I checked these numbers on 19 August, 2026. Dealers adjust their rate sheets often, sometimes within days, so treat this as a close guide rather than a final word. Confirm the same day rate with your dealer before placing a large order.
Cement Price in Pakistan: All Brands
Ordinary Portland Cement, known as OPC, is what most people mean when they ask about cement price. It’s the standard grade used for foundations, walls, beams, and roof slabs, and the 53-grade version is what most sites reach for on reinforced concrete work.
| # | Cement Brand | Price per 50kg Bag |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakcem Cement | Rs. 1,540 |
| 2 | Bestway Cement | Rs. 1,540 |
| 3 | DG Khan Cement | Rs. 1,550 |
| 4 | Lucky Cement | Rs. 1,530 |
| 5 | Fauji Cement | Rs. 1,530 |
| 6 | Shaheen Flying Cement | Rs. 1,475 |
| 7 | Maple Leaf Cement | Rs. 1,570 |
| 8 | Kohat Cement | Rs. 1,535 |
| 9 | Cherat Cement | Rs. 1,530 |
| 10 | Pioneer Cement | Rs. 1,535 |
| 11 | Power Cement | Rs. 1,550 |
| 12 | Askari Cement | Rs. 1,385 |
| 13 | Flying Pakistan Cement | Rs. 1,475 |
| 14 | Paidar Cement | Rs. 1,530 |
| 15 | Falcon Cement | Rs. 1,500 |
| 16 | DG Cement | Rs. 1,520 |
| 17 | Dewan Cement | Rs. 1,580 |
| 18 | Dandot Cement | Rs. 1,575 |
| 19 | Fecto Cement | Rs. 1,530 |
| 20 | Thatta Cement | Rs. 1,525 |
| 21 | PakLand Cement | Rs. 1,520 |
Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC) Price
Sulphate Resistant Cement runs 8 to 10 percent above the regular OPC price. Engineers call for it when a soil test shows high sulphate content, which shows up often along the coast and in low-lying parts of southern Sindh. Bestway SRC currently sells for around Rs. 1,640 per bag, and Lucky SRC for around Rs. 1,680.
White Cement Price
White cement never goes into the structure of a house. It’s used for tiling, grouting, and decorative finishing, and it costs a lot more than grey cement because of the purer raw material it needs. A 40kg bag of Maple Leaf White Cement sells for Rs. 2,250 to Rs. 2,350, while Kohat White Cement sits at Rs. 2,100 to Rs. 2,155 for the same weight. Scaled up to a 50kg bag, that works out to roughly Rs. 2,600 to Rs. 2,900, or about Rs. 52 to Rs. 58 per kg.
Cement Price by City
Where you buy matters almost as much as what you buy. Cities near a cement plant pay less because the truck travels a shorter distance, while cities further from the plant carry a heavier freight cost baked into the dealer’s price.
| City | Price Range per 50kg Bag |
|---|---|
| Lahore | Rs. 1,400 – 1,550 |
| Karachi | Rs. 1,350 – 1,500 |
| Rawalpindi | Rs. 1,372 – 1,400 |
| Islamabad | Rs. 1,367 – 1,400 |
| Peshawar | Rs. 1,350 – 1,520 |
| Faisalabad | Rs. 1,370 – 1,380 |
| Multan | Rs. 1,335 – 1,355 |
Two shops in the same city hardly ever land on the exact same price. Local demand and a dealer’s own commission account for that gap.
Why Karachi and Sindh Pay Less
Most of the country’s large cement plants, including Lucky and Attock, sit in and around Karachi and the Hub area of Balochistan. A bag leaving one of these plants for a Karachi dealer travels a short distance, so freight stays cheap. The same bag heading toward Peshawar or a smaller town further north picks up extra transport cost with every hundred kilometres, and that gets folded into what the dealer charges.
Why Cement Prices Keep Moving
A handful of forces drive most of the change you see week to week:
- Cement kilns run on imported coal, so global coal prices and the rupee-dollar rate feed directly into production cost.
- An 18 percent GST applies to every bag, on top of a federal excise duty last set at Rs. 4 per kg in the FY24-25 budget, which adds Rs. 200 to a 50kg bag.
- Freight from the plant to the dealer adds Rs. 30 to Rs. 80 per bag depending on distance.
- Demand rises before the dry construction months, roughly March to June and September to November, and rates tend to firm up along with it.
- The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association coordinates factory-gate rate changes across member companies a few times a year.
Cement Price Trend: Now vs Last Year
The national average bag price you saw at the top of this page is up 10.43 percent from the same week a year ago, according to the Bureau of Statistics’ reading for the week ending August 6, 2026. Weekly movement has been small this month, generally under half a percent either way, which points to a market holding steady rather than swinging hard in one direction right now.
How Many Bags A House Project Needs
Price per bag only answers half the budgeting question. The other half is quantity, and that depends heavily on the design, the number of floors, and wall thickness. Treat the figures below as general estimates from recent construction cost breakdowns, and confirm the exact count with your engineer or contractor before ordering.
A double story 5 Marla house, with a covered area around 1,592 square feet, typically needs 800 to 950 bags for the full grey structure, meaning the foundation, the walls, and the roof slab. A 10 Marla grey structure usually needs 1,000 to 1,080 bags, more for a larger or double story design. Plastering alone on a 5 Marla house takes about 100 to 105 bags, using a standard 12 to 15mm coat on both interior and exterior walls.
Buying Cement For Less
A handful of habits keep the final bill down.
- Buying in bulk brings the price down. Orders past 100 bags usually get a Rs. 30 to Rs. 80 discount per bag from most dealers.
- Factory rates beat dealer rates almost every time. For a large order, direct pickup from the plant is worth the extra effort.
- The bag’s date matters. Cement loses strength as it sits, and a bag that feels clumped instead of loose and powdery has likely been sitting around too long.
- Big orders don’t belong at a small hardware shop. Authorized distributors usually skip the extra markup those shops add.
- A soil test settles whether a site needs OPC or SRC before you buy, which saves money either way.
A Note On How These Prices Are Tracked
These figures come from cement dealer rate sheets and market reports gathered across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and a few other cities over the past week. Rates shift by dealer, by delivery distance, and by order size. Before a big order, call the dealer and confirm the same day number. Cement pricing moves fast enough that a week old figure can be off by the time you’re ready to buy.
Questions People Ask About Cement Prices
What does a bag of cement cost in Pakistan right now?
Somewhere between Rs. 1,385 and Rs. 1,610 for a 50kg bag, depending on brand and city. The national average sits close to Rs. 1,555.
Why does the price change from city to city?
Freight is the main reason. Cities near major plants, Lahore and Multan among them, pay less than cities farther from production hubs, since the transport cost gets folded into the retail price.
What’s the difference between OPC and SRC?
OPC is the standard cement used across general construction. SRC costs 8 to 10 percent more and is made for soil or water with high sulphate content, which weakens ordinary cement over time.
How much does white cement cost?
Rs. 2,100 to Rs. 2,500 for a 40kg bag, depending on the brand. It’s used for finishing work, not structural work.
