Steel Price in Pakistan Today – November 2025
Keeping an eye on the steel price in Pakistan today is crucial for anyone in construction or structural work. The cost of rebar (sarya) directly affects your structural budgets, and being up-to-date helps you plan better, negotiate wisely and avoid cost overruns.
Current Steel (Sarya) Rates in Pakistan
As of late November 2025:
|
Steel Brand |
Price (Grade 60) |
Price (Grade 40) |
|
238/kg |
235/kg |
|
|
Mughal Steel |
239/kg |
235/kg |
|
Agha Steel |
237/kg |
233/kg |
|
Five Star Steel |
236/kg |
232/kg |
|
AF Steel |
235/kg |
230/kg |
|
Moiz Steel |
234/kg |
235/kg |
|
Union Steel |
235/kg |
230/kg |
|
Naveena Steel |
236/kg |
232/kg |
|
Itthehad Steel |
237/kg |
233/kg |
|
Supreme Steel |
230/kg |
226/kg |
What’s Driving the Price Movement
- Raw materials & imports: Pakistan’s steel mills depend on scrap, billets, and imported coal, so any fluctuation in foreign currency or global commodity prices affects local rates.
- Demand from construction: When residential or infrastructure projects escalate, steel demand rises and pushes up the price.
- Brand premium & grade differential: Premium brands and higher grade (60-grade) steel cost more due to better tensile strength and quality control.
- Regional logistics & supply: Transport, local dealer margins and variation across cities cause differences in final price.
Implications for Builders & Contractors
- If your project requires, say, 100 tons of 40-grade steel at Rs 242/kg, your material cost for that portion alone is Rs 24.2 million. Even a Rs 5/kg increase adds Rs 500,000 to the cost.
- It’s wise to lock your steel procurement early once you get a favourable rate, especially if large volume.
- Always verify brand certification, grade specification (40 vs 60), and check for mill test certificate, cheap steel might save money now but cost more in risk later.
- Consider local vs branded trade-offs: If budget is tight, local lesser-known brand may suffice for non-critical elements, but for primary structural members use a well-known brand and grade.
Expert Outlook & Conclusion
Overall, the steel price in Pakistan today shows a modest stability around Rs 230-242/kg for branded 40/60-grade bars. Unless there is a major raw-material shock or currency devaluation, sharp jumps appear unlikely in the immediate future.
My recommendation: monitor weekly updates, buy in bulk if possible, and always budget a small contingency (2-3%) for price variation because even small changes add up at scale.