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Cement prices rise in Sri Lanka

Cement prices rise in Sri Lanka

The maximum retail price of a 50kg bag of cement has been increased in Sri Lanka by LKR150 (US$0.466) with immediate effect, cement manufacturers said. They said the price w...

Sri Lanka agrees maximum price for cement

Sri Lanka agrees maximum price for cement

Cement producers in Sri Lanka have reached an agreement with the country’s Minister of Trade, Nalin Fernando, to establish a maximum retail price for a 50kg bag of cement. Acc...

Bangladesh cement export revenue jumps 43% YoY

Bangladesh cement export revenue jumps 43% YoY

Bangladesh has reported 42.7 per cent YoY growth in cement export revenue to US$13.66m in FY22-23 (July 2022-June 2023). This compares to US$9.57m in the same period a year ea...

Sri Lanka raises import tax on cement

Sri Lanka raises import tax on cement

The Sri Lankan government has increased the import tax (CESS) on imported cement. With effect from 17 June 2023, the import tax on 1kg of artificially coloured or uncoloured c...

Sri Lanka's cement prices to fall

Sri Lanka's cement prices to fall

Sri Lanka’s cement prices are expected to fall by LKR300-500/50kg bag (US$1.03-1.72/50kg bag) of cement, following a recent appreciation of the rupee. A 50kg bag was retailing ...