OPC grey cement (50 kg bag)
Estimated costRs 1,380 to Rs 1,610per bag
OPC cement (ordinary Portland) — bulk supply in Lahore
OPC (ordinary Portland cement) is the general-purpose grey cement used for most house construction in Lahore; it is sold in 50 kg bags, was about Rs1,500–1,610 per bag in mid-October 2026, and should be bought fresh and stored dry.
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OPC (ordinary Portland cement) is the general-purpose grey cement used for most house construction in Lahore; it is sold in 50 kg bags, was about Rs1,500–1,610 per bag in mid-October 2026, and should be bought fresh and stored dry.
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OPC cement (ordinary Portland) — estimated prices
OPC grey cement (per ton, 20 bags)
Estimated costRs 27,600 to Rs 32,200per ton
Prices are approximate and change with grade, quantity and delivery. Click Get quote for exact prices.
Ordinary Portland Cement is the grey cement in nearly every Lahore house: foundations, columns, beams, slabs, brick masonry and plaster. Because you buy so much of it, small differences in rate, freshness and weight add up.
Types and specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard | PS 232 – Portland Cement (Ordinary and Rapid Hardening), on PSQCA's compulsory certification list |
| Bag size | 50 kg |
| Packaging | Woven polypropylene valve sacks (PS 4877 covers cement sacks) |
| Rapid hardening variant | Covered by the same standard; used where early strength is needed |
| Typical uses | RCC work, brick and block masonry, plaster, flooring base |
Standards from PSQCA.
What OPC is used for
- Concrete: foundations, columns, beams, slabs and stairs, mixed with sand, crush and water to the ratio your engineer specifies.
- Masonry mortar: laying bricks and blocks.
- Plaster: internal and external walls.
- Flooring base: screeds under tiles.
For foundations in sulphate-bearing soil or groundwater, your engineer may specify sulphate-resistant cement instead.
Current rates
| Item | Rate | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grey cement (standard) | Rs1,500–1,610 per 50 kg bag | 18 Oct 2026 |
Source: Houseplot construction rate data (18 Oct 2026), from ARY News. The range reflects geography and source; get a dated, delivered quote.
Quality checks on delivery
- Count the bags against the delivery challan.
- Weigh random bags – each should be close to 50 kg.
- Check the date printed on the bag; prefer the most recent stock.
- Feel for lumps – hard lumps mean the cement has absorbed moisture.
- Reject damaged bags – torn, wet or re-stitched.
- Check markings – standard and manufacturer details should be clearly printed.
- Match the invoice to type, quantity and rate.
How much you need
Quantities depend on your structural design, concrete mix and plaster thickness, so there is no reliable universal figure. Ask your engineer for a BOQ, or have an architect prepare one from working drawings. Order in stages that match your construction schedule.
Bulk-buying tips
- Delivery: confirm truck access to your street; narrow lanes may need smaller vehicles or a drop point.
- Unloading: agree whether unloading and stacking are included in the price.
- Invoices: get a proper invoice with rate, quantity and date for each delivery.
- Payment staging: pay per delivery against the invoice rather than all in advance.
- Storage: keep bags on a raised wooden platform or plastic sheet, away from walls, covered from rain, in stacks that are not too tall.
- First in, first out: use older bags first.
- Rate lock: ask whether the supplier will hold the rate for staged deliveries.
What affects the price
- Market movements in fuel, freight and demand
- Delivery distance and access
- Order size and payment terms
- Northern freight premium versus southern supply, as reported by ARY News
- Season: demand rises in peak construction months
Using OPC well on site
Good cement can still give weak concrete if the mix has too much water, the concrete is not compacted, or curing is skipped in Lahore's heat. Ask your contractor to follow the mix your engineer specifies and to keep slabs and plaster wet for the curing period.
FAQs
What is the OPC cement rate in Lahore? About Rs1,500–1,610 per 50 kg bag as of 18 October 2026. Rates change, so confirm with a dated quote.
Can I use OPC for everything in my house? For most residential work, yes. Your engineer may specify sulphate-resistant cement for foundations in aggressive soil.
How do I know cement is fresh? Check the printed date and make sure it flows freely with no hard lumps.
Should I buy all my cement at once? Only if you have dry storage and will use it soon. Staged deliveries keep stock fresh.
What is rapid hardening cement? A variant covered by the same Pakistani standard that gains strength faster. Use it only where your engineer specifies.
Sources
- PSQCA – Compulsory certification items list
- ARY News – Cement and steel rates stabilize in Pakistan (18 Oct 2026)
- Houseplot construction rate data (18 Oct 2026)
Information only. Confirm scope, price and terms in writing with the provider before you pay.
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