Quoting official figures, state-run Semen Indonesia said 4.4 million tonnes of cement were sold in Indonesia in February 2014, up 2.9% year-on-year.
Of this, 2.4 million tonnes were sold in Java, a year-on-year rise of 4%, whereas sales in East and West Java climbed by over 12% amid Mount Kelud's volcanic eurptions in East Java.
Figures were released by the Indonesia Cement Association (ASI). Cement is one the primary indicators to determine domestic spending in Indonesia.
