The figure was presented during a meeting on Monday involving Ministry officials and representatives of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica, the Hardware Merchants Association and the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce.
It is reported that last week Caribbean Cement sold another 16,000t of cement.
Year to date sales at the company amounted to 458,000t compared to 468,000t during the corresponding period last year.
The Industry Ministry says another shipment of cement from Cuba is expected to arrive by July 23.
