Cement exports enjoy rise during first two months
VOV.VN - The export of cement and clinker rose in both volume and value during the first two months of this year with Asian importers topping the list.
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| Cement and clinker exports recorded 5.37 million tons in volume and US$228 million in value during the first two months of 2019. |
According to the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the overseas shipments of cement and clinker in February were estimated at 2.5 million tons, totaling US$105 million in value.
These figures lifted the total cement and clinker exports during the first two months of the year to 5.37 million tons in volume and US$228 million in value, representing respective rises of 7.4 per cent and 29.9 per cent on year.
The Philippines was recorded as the largest importer of Vietnamese cement and clinker during the two-month period, with the consumption of 778,200 tons. This was followed by other Asian markets, including Bangladesh, China, Taiwan (China), and Malaysia.
Cement and clinker exports to Australia surged beyond expectations by hitting 25,700 tons in volume and US$1.3 million in value, soaring by 42 times and 18.2 times, respectively.
January in particular also saw cement and clinker exports enjoy a surge.
