Of the figure, domestic consumption rose 14.8% to 29.92 million metric tons.This year’s consumption plan is within reach with 29.92 million metric tons out of 59-60 million metric tons set for this year consumed.Despite a number of difficulties, cement and clinker exports increased slightly by 5% to 8.85 million metric tons in six month as a result of domestic businesses’ greater efforts to boost exports.Cement exports in June alone were estimated at 1.5 million tons, up 17.2% higher than the same month a year earlier.