It is the apex body of the cement manufacturers of Pakistan
The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers’ Association, or APCMA, is the apex body for the cement industry in Pakistan. It has been in existence for more than 12 years and is registered under section 3 of the Trade Organization Ordinance. The association has 24 cement plants in Pakistan and maintains data about the cement industry’s activities. It contributes billions of dollars to the country’s economy. In 2016, the cement industry alone contributed about 20 billion to the national exchequer. The industry is responsible for 40 percent of Pakistan’s GDP. It is currently listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange and has a market capitalization of 25 billion rupees.
Cement production in Pakistan is currently at 95 percent of its capacity. The industry has invested over $2 billion to increase production capacity. The country has a strong economy and the Chinese-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a major catalyst for the development of the country’s economy.
The APCMA represents the interests of the country’s cement industry and helps them to achieve their goals. It also works to improve the industry’s operating conditions. The APCMA website provides a database of member companies and their products. You can easily find the companies in your locality by searching for them in the APCMA member directory.
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, about 32% of the country’s population lives in cities. In Sindh and Punjab, the proportion is even higher at 47 percent. This means that the number of people living in urban areas is growing and the need for cement will also rise. In fact, it is projected that by 2030, half of the population of Pakistan will be living in urban areas.
It has proposed cement plants in Lahore
APCMA is a trade association of cement manufacturers in Pakistan. The association has approved setting up a cement plant in Lahore to expand the production of cement and support the construction industry. The government can acquire land for public benefit. The new cement plant will be operational by 2020 and will create more than 5,000 jobs.
Pakistan is a growing market for cement. The country has the fifth largest population in the world and a middle class of tens of millions of people. As Pakistan’s GDP grows, the demand for cement is also expected to increase. Moreover, recent statistics show that capacity utilization has increased.
The cement industry has a long history of collusion, and cement companies have been penalized by the Competition Commission of Pakistan for engaging in unfair practices. In 2012, the CCP launched an inquiry into cement industry cartelization. However, the inquiry was halted because of stay order by the Lahore High Court.
According to data from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, the cement industry has yet to realize its potential exports. The country has lost the Afghan market to Iran, which has subsidized its cement exports in Afghanistan. Exports to South Africa, meanwhile, dropped 36% year-on-year in September 2015. APCMA estimates that the South Africa import duty took a toll on the country’s cement exports.
Cement manufacturers in Pakistan have begun investing in expanding their capacity. Lucky Cement Ltd. is among more than half a dozen firms that have announced plans. As a result, the country’s cement production capacity will increase by 31% to 91 million tons. Moreover, the government’s recent measures have been aimed at stimulating the cement industry.
It has proposed a decarbonisation strategy
The APCMA, the association of Pakistan cement manufacturers, has proposed a decarbonisation strategy for the sector. According to the association, the cement sector is the country’s top emitter of coal-related CO2 emissions. As a result, APCMA is proposing a decarbonisation strategy for the sector to meet the carbon footprint reduction targets set by the Paris Agreement.
The roadmap outlines the potential transition pathways for the cement industry and explores least-cost technologies that can help achieve the targets. By 2050, it is hoped to reduce direct CO2 emissions by 24% below current levels. To achieve this goal, the cement industry needs a supportive regulatory framework and effective investments to achieve the targets. The roadmap also details the financial needs of the cement industry, as well as the technical challenges that need to be addressed.
The APCMA has outlined three routes to decarbonisation for the Pakistan cement industry. These include increasing energy efficiency and material efficiency, and incorporating new technologies to capture emissions. One such strategy has been implemented by HeidelbergCement Bangladesh, a company of the Aditya Birla conglomerate.
In Pakistan, cement manufacturers can reduce their carbon footprint by as much as 20% by 2050 by switching to alternative fuels. This amount is equivalent to 42% of the direct CO2 emissions from the global cement industry today. It also has strong policy implications, such as the redirection of landfill sites to make way for processes that convert waste into heat or electricity. Controlled waste collection and treatment is vital to the quality and quantity of alternative fuels, and it affects the productivity of cement plants through their monitoring and operation controls systems.
The roadmap also takes into account efforts to integrate biomass into cement production. In developing countries, strong urbanisation trends are placing pressure on waste management policies. In existing urban areas, there are strong pressures on energy and water resources. By 2030, China is projected to have 62 times more alternative fuels than Eurasia and the Middle East combined. In the Middle East, the number of alternative fuels is ten times lower.
