This page traces Pakistan’s industry across cement, pharma, steel, textiles, and food manufacturing—showing how capacity, exports, and growth rates connect to jobs and GDP. Cement dispatches rose in FY2023, while steel production and low capacity utilization highlight shifting demand. In pharma, domestic supply relies on imported APIs and thousands of drug registrations. You’ll also see how LSM trends and export earnings from textiles reflect broader sector pressures.
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan cement industry has 24 plants with capacity of 76 million tons per annum in 2023
- Cement dispatches reached 47.1 million tons in FY2023, up 10% YoY
- Exports of cement were 9.2 million tons valued at $500 million in FY2023
- Pakistan pharmaceutical industry has 700 units producing 80% of domestic demand
- Pharma exports reached $350 million in FY2023, up 25% YoY
- Drug registrations total 25,000 including 15,000 local formulations in 2023
- The food and beverages sub-sector grew by 8.2% in LSM index during FY2023
- Pakistan's Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector grew by 0.3% year-on-year in July 2023, with the LSM index standing at 132.8 points
- The manufacturing sector contributed 12.9% to Pakistan's GDP in FY2023, employing over 4.5 million people directly
- Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM) for FY2022-23 showed a decline of 6.0% compared to previous year
- Pakistan steel industry produced 5.8 million tons of billets in FY2023
- Long steel production reached 4.2 million tons, up 8% YoY in 2023
- Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) capacity 1.1 million tons but utilization <10% in 2023
- Pakistan's textile industry employs 15 million people, contributing 8.5% to GDP in FY2023
- Textiles account for 60% of Pakistan's total exports valued at $19.3 billion in FY2023
In FY2023 Pakistan saw cement and pharma growth alongside steady manufacturing and textiles, driving jobs and exports.
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Cement22 stats
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Pakistan cement industry has 24 plants with capacity of 76 million tons per annum in 2023
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Cement dispatches reached 47.1 million tons in FY2023, up 10% YoY
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Exports of cement were 9.2 million tons valued at $500 million in FY2023
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North region cement capacity 40 million tons, South 36 million tons as of 2023
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Clinker production was 42 million tons in FY2023
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Cement industry consumes 25% of coal imports, 8 million tons annually
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18 million tons of cement dispatched to domestic market in FY2023
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Lucky Cement is largest producer with 12.5 million tons capacity
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Bestway Cement exports 2 million tons to Afghanistan/Iran
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DG Khan Cement capacity 14 million tons post-expansion in 2023
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Cement bag production 10 billion units annually by industry
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Industry employs 150,000 directly and 500,000 indirectly in 2023
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Power consumption by cement plants 7,000 MW equivalent in FY2023
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Alternative fuels usage 15% in cement kilns for sustainability
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Fauji Cement production 5.5 million tons in FY2023
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Maple Leaf Cement exports 1 million tons annually
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Cement prices averaged PKR 1,200 per bag in North, PKR 1,100 South in 2023
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White cement production capacity 1 million tons by 3 plants
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PPC cement share 60% of total production in FY2023
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Cheema Cement capacity 3.5 million tons post-upgrade
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Cement transport by 50,000 trucks daily across Pakistan
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Gharibwal Cement exports to Sri Lanka/India region
Interpretation
Cement Interpretation
In Pakistan’s cement sector, dispatches rose 10% YoY to 47.1 million tons in FY2023 while exports reached 9.2 million tons, showing strong demand momentum despite capacity of 76 million tons per annum.
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Chemicals20 stats
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Pakistan pharmaceutical industry has 700 units producing 80% of domestic demand
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Pharma exports reached $350 million in FY2023, up 25% YoY
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Drug registrations total 25,000 including 15,000 local formulations in 2023
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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) import dependency 90%, $400 million annually
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Generic medicines production covers 85% of market needs
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Vaccine production capacity 100 million doses by local firms in 2023
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Getz Pharma is largest with turnover PKR 50 billion in FY2023
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Biopharmaceutical investments $200 million in last 5 years
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Herbal medicines market size PKR 20 billion growing 15% annually
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Tablet production 10 billion units per year by industry
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Injectables manufacturing 500 million units capacity
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Packaging materials local production 70% for pharma
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R&D expenditure 0.5% of sales in pharma sector 2023
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High-tech API plant by CCL Pharma capacity 1,000 tons paracetamol
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Hepatitis C drugs produced locally saving $100 million imports
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Ophthalmic products 200 million units annual production
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Oral liquids manufacturing 1 billion bottles capacity
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Suppository production 100 million units by 20 firms
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Chemical industry output value PKR 1.2 trillion in FY2023
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Fertilizer production 8.5 million tons against 6 million demand in 2023
Interpretation
Chemicals Interpretation
In Pakistan’s chemicals sector, heavy dependence on imported Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients at 90% and about $400 million a year is still balanced by a locally scaled pharma base, with 700 units meeting 80% of domestic demand and vaccine capacity reaching 100 million doses, showing resilience alongside supply-chain exposure.
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Lsm1 stats
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The food and beverages sub-sector grew by 8.2% in LSM index during FY2023
Interpretation
Lsm Interpretation
Within Pakistan’s LSM category, the food and beverages sub-sector stood out with an 8.2% growth in the LSM index during FY2023, signaling strong momentum inside the broader industrial activity.
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Manufacturing29 stats
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Pakistan's Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector grew by 0.3% year-on-year in July 2023, with the LSM index standing at 132.8 points
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The manufacturing sector contributed 12.9% to Pakistan's GDP in FY2023, employing over 4.5 million people directly
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Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM) for FY2022-23 showed a decline of 6.0% compared to previous year
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In 2022, Pakistan's manufacturing value added was $38.47 billion USD
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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) account for 40% of manufacturing output and 48% of employment in the sector
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Manufacturing electricity consumption reached 25,000 GWh in FY2022
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Export-oriented manufacturing units numbered 5,200 in 2023, contributing $20 billion in exports
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Automotive manufacturing produced 156,000 units in FY2023, down 12% YoY
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing output value was PKR 800 billion in 2023
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Leather products manufacturing exported $450 million in FY2023
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Engineering goods manufacturing grew by 5% in 2022-23
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Plastic products manufacturing capacity is 2.5 million tons annually
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Tobacco manufacturing revenue was PKR 250 billion in FY2023
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Paper and board production reached 1.8 million tons in 2022
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Fertilizer manufacturing capacity utilization was 85% in FY2023
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Sugar manufacturing produced 6.8 million tons in crushing season 2022-23
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Cotton yarn manufacturing output was 2.2 million bales in 2023
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Vegetable ghee production was 1.2 million tons in FY2023
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Cement manufacturing capacity stands at 76 million tons per annum as of 2023
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Steel production in mini-mills was 5.5 million tons in FY2023
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Chemical manufacturing exports reached $1.2 billion in 2023
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Electronics manufacturing turnover was PKR 150 billion in 2022
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Furniture manufacturing employs 500,000 workers in Punjab alone
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Glass manufacturing production was 400,000 tons in 2023
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Tyres manufacturing produced 12 million units in FY2023
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Paint manufacturing industry has 50 major players with capacity 800,000 tons
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Marble processing units number 3,000 producing 10 million tons annually
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Shipbuilding manufacturing output value PKR 20 billion in 2023
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Bicycle manufacturing produced 800,000 units exported to 50 countries
Interpretation
Manufacturing Interpretation
Despite only modest July 2023 growth of 0.3% in Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing, the manufacturing sector still underpins the economy with 12.9% of GDP and 4.5 million direct jobs, even as the Quantum Index of Manufacturing fell 6.0% in FY2022-23, pointing to uneven momentum within the Manufacturing category.
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Steel20 stats
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Pakistan steel industry produced 5.8 million tons of billets in FY2023
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Long steel production reached 4.2 million tons, up 8% YoY in 2023
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Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) capacity 1.1 million tons but utilization <10% in 2023
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Rebar production dominated by 50 EAF mini-mills
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Scrap imports for steel making 3.5 million tons valued $2 billion in FY2023
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Amreli Steels produced 800,000 tons of steel bars in 2023
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Steel consumption per capita 45 kg in Pakistan vs global 220 kg in 2023
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MS billets exports 500,000 tons mainly to Bangladesh
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Wire rod production 1.1 million tons in FY2023
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Steel industry employs 200,000 workers across 60 units
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Mughal Steel capacity 500,000 tons integrated plant
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Energy consumption in steel sector 40% coal, 60% gas in 2023
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Flat steel products production limited to 200,000 tons by cold rolling mills
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Agha Steel expansion to 1 million tons billet capacity by 2024
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Steel prices averaged PKR 220,000 per ton for rebar in 2023
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Galvanized steel sheets production 300,000 tons annually
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Alloy steel output 50,000 tons for engineering sector
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Steel pipes manufacturing capacity 1 million tons by 100 units
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Heavy machinery steel fabrication 100,000 tons per year
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Spring steel production 20,000 tons for auto sector
Interpretation
Steel Interpretation
In the steel sector, Pakistan’s long steel output grew to 4.2 million tons in 2023, but Pakistan Steel Mills ran at under 10% utilization despite 1.1 million tons of capacity, showing that production is being largely carried by EAF mini-mills and relies heavily on imported scrap of 3.5 million tons valued at $2 billion in FY2023.
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Textiles27 stats
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Pakistan's textile industry employs 15 million people, contributing 8.5% to GDP in FY2023
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Textiles account for 60% of Pakistan's total exports valued at $19.3 billion in FY2023
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Cotton yarn exports reached 1.2 million tons worth $3.5 billion in 2022-23
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Readymade garments exports grew 5% to $5.5 billion in FY2023
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There are 13,000 textile units including 450 mills and 22 million spindles installed
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Fabric production capacity is 1 billion sq meters per month in 2023
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Home textiles exports were $2.8 billion, 15% of total exports in FY2023
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Towel exports from Pakistan reached $450 million in 2023
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Denim fabric production is 250 million meters annually by 50 mills
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Synthetic yarn production increased 10% to 300,000 tons in FY2023
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Bedwear exports accounted for $1.2 billion in 2022-23
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Knitwear exports grew to $2.4 billion, up 8% YoY in FY2023
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Carpet and rugs exports were $350 million in 2023
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Jute products manufacturing output 100,000 tons annually
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Silk production limited to 1,000 tons but imports processed 5,000 tons
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Textile machinery imports worth $500 million in FY2023 for modernization
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Apparel sector has 5,000 stitching units employing 2 million workers
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Grey fabric production 800 million meters per month capacity
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Dyed/printed fabric exports $1.5 billion in FY2023
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Hosiery exports reached $800 million, growing 12% in 2023
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Canvas and tarpaulin production 50 million sq meters annually
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Woolen textiles output declined 5% due to raw material shortage in 2023
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Tent and canvas exports $100 million from Faisalabad cluster
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Embroidered garments exports up 15% to $300 million in FY2023
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Textile waste recycling processes 200,000 tons per year
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Pakistan has 1,200 shuttleless looms operational in 2023
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Garment cities host 500 units producing for EU/US markets
Interpretation
Textiles Interpretation
Pakistan’s textiles sector is a major economic driver, employing 15 million people and generating 60% of exports valued at $19.3 billion in FY2023, while fabric output capacity of 1 billion square meters per month underscores its scale.
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