A better offtake was observed in domestic dispatches in July despite heavy rains that affected construction activities. PHOTO: REUTERS
LAHORE:
Cement dispatches to domestic market in July clocked in at 1.8 million tons compared to 1.73 million during the same month last year, showing an increase of 4.19 %. Exports in July totaled 465,000 tons against 503,000 tons in the same time last year, showing reduction of 7.45%.
A better offtake was observed in domestic dispatches in July despite heavy rains that affected construction activities in many parts of the country. Exports, however, continued to disappoint.
A spokesperson for All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) said that exports declined mainly because of non-tariff barriers erected by the Indian authorities and influx of Iranian cement in Afghanistan.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 9th, 2015.
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