Cement Industry Case Study

Ghulam Samad () and Naseem Faraz ()
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Ghulam Samad: CAREC Institute
Naseem Faraz: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Chapter Chapter 7 in The Face of Privatization in Pakistan, 2024, pp 95-108 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The history of Pakistan’s cement industry dates back to 1921, with the establishment of the first plant in Wah. Following nationalization in 1972, the State Cement Corporation of Pakistan (SCCP) observed significant growth in production capacity. However, the industry underwent privatization starting in 1991, transitioning into private ownership. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the cement industry in Pakistan, focusing on the key players like Maple Leaf Cement, Kohat Cement, and D.G. Cement. It examines their pre- and post-privatization performance, highlighting challenges and opportunities. Despite facing hurdles, such as payment issues and legal battles during privatization, these companies attracted buyers and underwent significant changes in ownership. Post-privatization, they experienced fluctuations in profitability influenced by factors like production costs, currency depreciation, and market dynamics.

Keywords: Pakistan’s Cement Industry; Maple Leaf Cement; Kohat Cement; D.G. Cement; Market Dynamics of Cement Industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-8385-4_7

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