Anyone who wants to build a home will first notice the cement rate in the market. Different brands have slightly different ranges; the price of cement today in Pakistan is 1550-1570 per 50kg bag.
The bag rates of different companies vary slightly. There are various types of cement, each with distinct characteristics and used for other purposes. For example, sulphate-resistant cement is suitable for soils and water that contain sulphate.
Cement price in Pakistan today:
Company name
50 kg bag price(PKR)
DG cement
1510-1530
Bestway cement
1530-1550
Maple Leaf Cement
1510-1540
Fauji cement
1520-1550
Lucky cement
1540-1550
Askari cement
1530-1550
Kohat cement
1520-1550
Falcon cement
1500-1530
Pioneer Cement
1490-1520
Paidar cement
1400-1470
Flaying Pakistan
1415-1425
White cement price :
Company name
Price of a 40kg bag (PKR)
Maple leaf white cement
2050-2150
Kohat white
1850-1950
TOP 10 Famous and reliable cement brands
Lucky Cement
Maple Leaf Cement
Bestway Cement
DG Khan Cement
Fauji Cement
Attock Cement
Cherat Cement
Kohat Cement
Pioneer Cement
Power Cement
Factors affecting the price of cement :
Raw material cost: The raw material required for cement cannot be obtained anywhere. Companies get it from faraway areas, which is quite expensive. This is one of the main factors that affect the final rate of cement: obtaining sand, clay, limestone, and gypsum from distant areas.
Transportation expenses:First, obtaining raw materials incurs expenses, and then delivering them to the market or other companies is also quite costly. Fuel prices directly affect the final rate. Higher fuel and vehicle expenses have prompted companies to raise prices.
Quality brand: Consumers rely on brands for quality. To build infrastructure, different grades of cement are being used that cannot be obtained from the local market. Various types and grades of cement directly affect the cement rate. For example, 53-grade cement is more durable and stronger than 43-grade cement, which is more costly.
Market demand and supply: There is a variation in the cement supply market. During the on-season, cement prices increase, and demand rises, while in the off-season, prices drop. So, market demand also affects the final rate of cement bags.
Government policies: Government policies also affect the price. For instance, when taxes on imports and exports increase, the price of cement is affected, and it goes up, sometimes even beyond the limit that consumers can afford.
Local market trends: These trends also affect rates. During peak seasons, prices increase, and after that, they drop.
Economic Factors: The cement rate is also affected by inflation and other economic factors.
Types of cement in Pakistan:
Many types of cement are available in the market. All are specified for different kinds of construction work and needs. Some are listed below;
Ordinary Portland cement [OPC]: This cement is used to build homes, dams, bridges, and roads. Although they are not all of the same type, many different grades of OPC are available, which vary in strength and versatility, and are renowned worldwide for their excellent qualities.
Portland cement: Portland cement comes in different kinds; it is mixed with other ingredients, such as calcined clay, slag, and fly ash, and is graded accordingly.
White cement: This cement is primarily used to polish building walls, texture floors, and ceilings.
Rapid hardening cement: The best-known cement for its strength, durability, and fast setting is RHC.
Sulfate-ResistantCement: This type is renowned for its sensitivity to sulfate-rich soils and water.
Low-heat cement: To minimize heat generation, LHC is used to construct dams, bridges, and other building structures.
High-alumina cement: This cement is renowned for its exceptional strength and durability. It has high-quality, rapid strength, and is resistant to high temperatures.
Air-entraining cement: Air-entraining cement incorporates tiny air bubbles into the concrete mix by adding an air-entraining agent to the Portland cement during manufacturing or mixing. This cement is considered an essential material for building in cold areas.
Tips to buy cement in Pakistan:
Check prices of famous and reliable brands in the local market.
Check consumer reviews.
Use different websites to learn about the prices of various brands in other markets.
Be sure to check the texture and other durability reviews before making a purchase.
For stock, check its moisture-absorbing ability from known sources.
Place all the bags in a controlled environment so they can be maintained for the required time in the future.
Check regional price variations in different areas of Pakistan or across the country.
FAQs
The current price of cement is 1550-1570 per 50kg bag.
There are almost 600 companies in Pakistan.
Yes, you can use white cement for plastering.
Lucky Cement Limited is Pakistan’s largest cement manufacturer and exporter.
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