Morocco’s cement consumption soars

In August 2015, Morocco’s cement consumption rose 13% on July and 17% year-on-year. In the first nine months, consumption rose 1.39% to 9.48 million tonnes. Certain reasons explain this, including the end of Ramadan, a growth in self-construction, as well as regional and local elections.
September 15, 2015 Read time: 1 min

In August 2015, Morocco’s cement consumption rose 13% on July and 17% year-on-year.

In the first nine months, consumption rose 1.39% to 9.48 million tonnes.

Certain reasons explain this, including the end of Ramadan, a growth in self-construction, as well as regional and local elections.

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