Pakistan’scement exports drop 31.54% in August 2015

The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) recorded cement exports of 566,689 tonnes in August 2015, which is a 31.54% decline compared to the 827,707 tonnes exported in the year-ago period. Cement exports to India fell 28% year-on-year while exports to Afghanistan they fell 18.24% during the period under review. APCMA said that exports to Afghanistan have been slowing due to inroads by Iranian cement, which is also entering the country's market.
September 15, 2015 Read time: 1 min

The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) recorded cement exports of 566,689 tonnes in August 2015, which is a 31.54% decline compared to the 827,707 tonnes exported in the year-ago period.

Cement exports to India fell 28% year-on-year while exports to Afghanistan they fell 18.24% during the period under review.

APCMA said that exports to Afghanistan have been slowing due to inroads by Iranian cement, which is also entering the country's market.

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