Low cost imported cement is choking the regional industry. The reduction in import tariff on cement has led to an influx of cheap cement from low cost producers such as India, China, and Pakistan sold at 50 - 60 per cent less than the domestic market price since producers in these countries enjoy a lower production cost.
The Executive Director of East African Business Council, Mr Charles Mbogori, said the influx of cheap cement imports from countries with lower production costs will in the long run have a negative impact on the local industry.
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