Zambia’s growing cement exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), valued at approximately K203 million according to recent official government data, are unlikely to result in lower domestic cement prices as production costs remain the key driver of pricing, an industry source has said. The latest official figures for the month of June show Portland cement exports to the DRC continue to contribute significantly to Zambia’s non-traditional export earnings, highlighting strong demand for locally manufactured construction materials within regional markets. However, despite growing export volumes, local consumers should not expect immediate price reductions, as industry players say export performance...
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