Vietnam’s VICEM to produce 22mn tonnes of cement

The pre-tax profit of Vietnam Cement Industry (Vicem) increased year-on-year from VND 1 trillion (€39.24 million/US$44.02 million) to VND 1.34 trillion in January-June 2015.

Member unit Vicem Hoang Mai reported post-tax profits of VND 30 billion, higher than VND 24.7 billion booked in January-June 2014, while net revenue from sales and service supply amounted to VND 499 billion in April-June 2015.

Meanwhile, the post-tax profit of Vicem Ha Tien 1 increased from VND 13 billion to VND 397 billion during

It is projected that Vietnam clinker and cement consumption will reach 71 million – 73 million tonnes in 2015, a climb of 4% to 7% on the forecasted 2014 figure. Of the 73 million tonnes, around 52 million-53 million tonnes is expected to be used nationally with the remainder exported. It is estimated that Vietnamese cement consumption will reach 68 million tonnes in 2014, a climb of 3% from a year ago.

During January to October 2014, 56.54 million tonnes of clinker and cement were sold by Vietnam cement

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