Cement sales improved by 13.68pct during Aug-Jul

According to the latest data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), the local cement dispatches increased by 13.68 percent to 3.68 million tons during Aug-Jul compared to the same period last year.

Local sales have improved as manufacturers tried to focus more on local market due to expected higher demand and higher cement prices.

The improvement in local cement sales is attributed to higher demand in first two months of new fiscal year amid post flood construction activities particularly in North region.

While exports plummeted by 9.48 percent to 1.545 million tons compared to 1.707 million tons in corresponding period last year. The exports to India and Afghanistan increased substantially, but exports to other countries remained subdued.

From: Halal Tamweel