Vietnam: Cement consumption, export grew nearly 10% in January-June 2014 Vietnam’s domestic cement consumption and exports rose by almost 10% to 33 million tonnes from January to June 2014, compared to the same period of 2013. The encouraging figures were revealed by Vietnam Cement Association chairman Nguyen Quang Cung and reported by Vietnam Net. At present, cement plants that are operating in the country are able to produce over 70 million tonnes/year, which satisfies local demand for clinker and c
Vietnam: Cement consumption, export grew nearly 10% in January-June 2014
Vietnam’s domestic cement consumption and exports rose by almost 10% to 33 million tonnes from January to June 2014, compared to the same period of 2013.
The encouraging figures were revealed by Vietnam Cement Association chairman Nguyen Quang Cung and reported by Vietnam Net. At present, cement plants that are operating in the country are able to produce over 70 million tonnes/year, which satisfies local demand for clinker and cement, and orders from foreign markets.
In January-June 2014 sales of construction steel increased by 8% from the same period a year ago to almost 2.5 million tonnes, according to Vietnam Steel Association vice chairman Nguyen Van Sua.
