Moroccan cement sales continue to slide

The recent declining trend in Moroccan cement demand persisted in August, when the market contracted by 10.2 per cent.

During Jan-Jul 2013, cement consumption fell 11.7 per cent due to harsh winter weather characterised by heavy rainfall, according to the country’s finance ministry.

Cement companies produces 22Mt during the seven-month period but were only able to sell 16Mt.