Dubai's cement imports surged 73.6% (1.256 million tonnes) in 2007 compared to previous year. The rise is from 1.704 million tonnes in 2006 to 2.960 million tonnes in 2007, according to figures released by Dubai World's Statistics Department.
Last year's import performance came after the soaring increase of 184% (1.104 million tonnes) in 2006 compared to 2005 - from 600,000 tonnes to 1.704 million tonnes.
Nassim Al Mehairi, acting head of Dubai World's Statistics Department, said that the total value of Dubai's cement imports during 2007 was around AED 672 million against AED 374 million in 2006.
"Cement imports have soared during the past three years as a result of the unprecedented construction activities here that accompanied the overall economic boom in the UAE and the region. The sharp increase in oil prices is a major reason for this boom. This has led to more spending on infrastructure, especially on roads, bridges and other related projects. The positive economic atmosphere has also led to the creation of several new commercial and residential complexes and urban communities," she said.
Al Mehairi added that major projects such as the Dubai Metro, new airports, marine terminals and urban development show that Dubai's cement imports will continue growing at even higher rates in the coming years.
The Statistics Department figures show that China tops the list of countries from which Dubai imported cement in 2007, with 1.9 million tonnes amounting to AED 399 million. India follows, with 553,000 tonnes for the value of AED 134 million. The other top cement trading partners are Pakistan (255,000 tonnes for AED 71 million), Thailand (148,000 tonnes for AED 33 million) and Indonesia (71,000 tonnes for AED 20.7 million.) WAM
Last year's import performance came after the soaring increase of 184% (1.104 million tonnes) in 2006 compared to 2005 - from 600,000 tonnes to 1.704 million tonnes.
Nassim Al Mehairi, acting head of Dubai World's Statistics Department, said that the total value of Dubai's cement imports during 2007 was around AED 672 million against AED 374 million in 2006.
"Cement imports have soared during the past three years as a result of the unprecedented construction activities here that accompanied the overall economic boom in the UAE and the region. The sharp increase in oil prices is a major reason for this boom. This has led to more spending on infrastructure, especially on roads, bridges and other related projects. The positive economic atmosphere has also led to the creation of several new commercial and residential complexes and urban communities," she said.
Al Mehairi added that major projects such as the Dubai Metro, new airports, marine terminals and urban development show that Dubai's cement imports will continue growing at even higher rates in the coming years.
The Statistics Department figures show that China tops the list of countries from which Dubai imported cement in 2007, with 1.9 million tonnes amounting to AED 399 million. India follows, with 553,000 tonnes for the value of AED 134 million. The other top cement trading partners are Pakistan (255,000 tonnes for AED 71 million), Thailand (148,000 tonnes for AED 33 million) and Indonesia (71,000 tonnes for AED 20.7 million.) WAM
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