The cement export to India has shown a marginal growth of 2.82 percent as the volume increased to 696,417 tons from 677,306 tons during the FY 13-14. The overall cement exports during June 15 were 552,000 tons against 688,000 tons during June 14, showing a massive decline of 19.77pc.

Total despatches during June 15 were 3.266 million tons as compared to 3.225 million tons during the same month last year, showing a marginal increase of 1.27pc, mainly affected due to the substantial downfall in exports. Experts said that exports from the country declined by 11.58pc to 7.2 million tons, as compared to exports during the last fiscal year, which were 8.14 million tons.

The overall situation during fiscal year 14-15 showed a growth of 3.27pc compared to the last fiscal year as total dispatches increased to 35.4 million tonnes against 34.28 million tonnes from July 13 to June 14.—Agencies.

Source:pakobserver.ne