According to official government data, Zambia exported goods worth over K3.8 billion to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in June 2026, with Portland cement excluding white cement accounting for 6.1% of the total, equivalent to K233.7 million. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times (ZBT), economic expert Samuel Lungu said the significant share of cement exports highlights the continued demand for Zambian construction and infrastructure products in the DRC. Lungu said the K233.7 million in monthly cement exports also demonstrates that Zambia’s regional trade is gradually expanding beyond traditional mineral exports. “Cement at K233.7 m in one month...
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