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Promising cement market

laded by Lafarge Cement Syria

The cement sector has developed rapidly in Syria recently as a result of two factors; population increase, which means increase consumption of cement; and increased urbanization, which is manifested in the need for more residential units and infrastructure in terms of energy, education and health.
The Syrian market relies on both locally produced and imported cement to meet its needs. In 2011, consumption amounted to approximately 10 million tons annually, compared with approximately 8.5 million tons in 2010, i.e. a 20% increase.
Total annual cement production capacity in Syria by both the private and public sectors is approximately 10 million tons, of which Lafarge produces 3 million tons annually.