Bangladesh cement exports rise July-Sept

Bangladesh's cement industry recorded export revenue of US$3.17m during July-Sept 2018 compared to US$2.72m of the corresponding year-ago period, according to the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau. This is an increase of 16.54 per cent YoY. The export figure also includes a minor amount of salt, stone and related products.
 
Bangladesh’s government has set an export target of US$14m for cement industry for the financial year 2018-19 (June-July), against US$12.59m from last fiscal year. The target is based on an expected growth of 11.20 per cent.
 
Presently, cement is reportedly being exported to India, Myanmar, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka.