In Pakistan, cement sales rise 11.5pc in Sept.

The cement sector posted growth for the first time in the current fiscal year in the month of September as total sales increased 11.51percent compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. According to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (Apcma), the cement industry sold 4.27 million tons of cement in September 2019 compared to 3.83 million tons in September 2018. Both domestic consumption and exports registered double-digit increases during the month.

Domestic consumption rose 11.5percent to 3.47 million tons compared to 3.11 million tons in September 2018. On the other hand, exports went up to 0.798 million tons last month compared to 0.715 million tons in September 2018, an increase of 11.66percent. A major...