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.
Quarry Products / September 15, 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.