According to the Shahr-e-Bourse, In the trading session of Sunday, December 28 (Dey 7), the IME’s physical market witnessed the exchange of 1,606,000 tons of various commodities.
According to the latest statistics, the “Cement Hall” accounted for the largest share of the volume, followed closely by the “Industrial and Mineral Hall” where steel and sponge iron were the highlights. This high volume indicates that despite financial market volatilities, the production and raw material supply chain remains active and robust.
IME Trading Breakdown (Sunday, Dec 28, 2025)
| Hall / Sector | Traded Volume (Tons) | Key Products |
| Cement Hall | 1,150,000 | Portland Cement (Bagged/Bulk) |
| Industrial & Mineral | 385,000 | Steel Ingots, Sponge Iron, Copper |
| Export Hall | 45,000 | Bitumen, Insulation, Cement |
| Petrochemicals | 22,000 | Polymers, Chemicals |
| Open Auction | 4,000 | Molybdenum Concentrate |
| Total Volume | ~ 1,606,000 | 🔼 Strong Weekly Start |
What does this volume mean?
Construction Season: The continued high volume in cement trades (over 1 million tons) suggests that construction projects are rushing to secure materials before the peak of winter or potential energy shortages (gas cuts) limit supply.
Inflation Hedge: With the dollar rising in the free market, manufacturers are eager to convert their liquidity into raw materials (like steel and sponge iron) via the IME to hedge against future price hikes.
