China sees January-April 2014 drop in cement imports-exports

The volume of China's import and export of cement between January and April 2014 declined by 9.32% and 9.4% to 94,600tonnes and 2.96 million tonnes, respectively, compared to the first four months of 2013. Meanwhile, according to further figures released by The General Administration of Customs, the import and export volume of clinker reached 87,400tonnes and 1.31 million tonnes, reflecting a growth of 430% and 63.09%, respectively.
May 29, 2014 Read time: 1 min

The volume of China's import and export of cement between January and April 2014 declined by 9.32% and 9.4% to 94,600tonnes and 2.96 million tonnes, respectively, compared to the first four months of 2013.

Meanwhile, according to further figures released by The General Administration of Customs, the import and export volume of clinker reached 87,400tonnes and 1.31 million tonnes, reflecting a growth of 430% and 63.09%, respectively.

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