Vietnam’s Q1 cement consumption up 109.8%

In Vietnam, the Ministry of Construction's Building Materials Department revealed that in January-March, 2016, cement consumption in the country increased by 109.8% year-on-year to 15.71 million tonnes. Exports during the period also increased by 102% to 3.5 million tonnes. Meanwhile, in March 2016, consumption reached 6.27 million tonnes with a 17% increase from March 2015. Exports during the month increased by 115% year-on-year to 1.35 million tonnes.
April 4, 2016 Read time: 1 min

In Vietnam, the Ministry of Construction's Building Materials Department revealed that in January-March, 2016, cement consumption in the country increased by 109.8% year-on-year to 15.71 million tonnes.

Exports during the period also increased by 102% to 3.5 million tonnes.

Meanwhile, in March 2016, consumption reached 6.27 million tonnes with a 17% increase from March 2015.

Exports during the month increased by 115% year-on-year to 1.35 million tonnes.

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