Statistics from the General Department of Customs show that Vietnam’s cement and clinker exports in August 2023 reached more than 2.7 million tons, turnover reached 115.8 million USD, down 3% in volume and decreased 5.8% in value compared to the same period last year.
In the first 8 months of 2023, Vietnam’s cement and clinker exports have decreased by 4.2% in volume and 5.7% in value compared to the same period last year, reaching 21.25 million tons and 923 million. USD. The average export price in 8 months reached 43.4 USD/ton, down 1.5% over the same period in 2022.
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| Vietnam’s cement and clinker exports in August 2023 reached more than 2.7 million tons |
Regarding the market, in the first 8 months of the year, many countries are recording a sharp increase in clinker and cement output from Vietnam, including Australia.
Specifically, in August 2023, cement and clinker exports to the Australian market reached 64,893 tons, earning 3.1 million USD, a sharp increase of 193% in volume and 151% in value.
In the first 8 months of the year, Australia imported 344,679 tons of clinker and cement from Vietnam, equivalent to 17.04 million USD, up 139.3% in volume and 124.6% in value. The average export price in the first 8 months of the year reached 49.4 USD/ton, down 6.15% compared to the same period in 2022 (52.6 USD/ton).
Currently, our country’s three main cement export markets are the Philippines, the US and Hong Kong (China). With clinker, the main markets are China, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.