Cement consumption reaches 80 million tonnes in 2017

The country’s cement sector saw a successful year in 2017 as its sales reached 80 million, up 6 percent from last year.
Cement consumption reaches 80 million tonnes in 2017 ảnh 1Vietnam now has 82 cement production lines, with a total capacity of around 100 million tonnes. (Photo ximang.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) - The country’s cement sector saw a successful year in2017 as its sales reached 80 million, up 6 percent from last year.

This figure was recorded by the Department of Construction Materials under theMinistry of Construction.

The department said the local cement consumption this year was some 62 million,increasing 3 percent from last year. The cement export volume was 18 milliontonnes, representing a 20 percent year-on-year hike and surpassing 20 percentof the set target.

Vietnam now has 82 cement production lines, with a total capacity of around 100million tonnes.

In 2017, the country’s cement output reached 83-85 million tonnes, up 4 to 6percent from the previous year.

The ministry said the economy this year saw development, with many constructionprojects, especially in terms of property, transport and infrastructure.However, the local cement consumption had slightly increased due to prolongedrains and storms nationwide.

Meanwhile, the cement and clinker exports surged to 18 million tonnes thisyear, surpassing the set target by one million tonne.-VNA
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