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Uzbekistan plans to significantly increase the capacity of the cement industry by the end of the year
Currently, there are 38 enterprises operating in the republic specializing in the production of cement products with a total annual capacity of 35.3 million tons. In the first four months of the year, 4.8 million tons of cement have already been produced, which is 19.3% more than in the same period last year. This was announced by Jamshid Shermetov, head of the information service of the Uzsanoatkurilishmaterialari Association.
Among the leaders in terms of output are Kyzylkumcement, China Energy International Group Samarkand Cement and Huaxin Cement Jizzakh. Together, they produced almost 1.2 million tons of cement. This year, it is planned to put into operation new capacities for eight million tons, which will allow achieving the planned production volumes.
Cement prices also show a positive trend. This year, the average cost of a ton was 510 thousand soums, which is 15% lower compared to last year.
