Uzbekistan produces construction materials for 2.11 trln. soums in 1H

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Enterprises of construction materials of Uzbekistan manufactured products for 2.11 trillion soums in the first six months of 2015, which rose by 11.3% year-on-year.

The share of industry in total industrial production of Uzbekistan was 5.2%, the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan.

The enterprises of the industry increased production of such products as gravel (+ 8.6%), sand (+ 9.8%), Portland cement (+ 12.6%), marble, travertine, alabaster and their products (+ 33.5%).

Production of gypsum (+ 7.7%), lime (+ 34.9%), concrete (2.8 times), building mixtures and mixes (3.6 times) also increased. At the same time, the industry also increased production of non-refractory roof tiles (+ 5.6%), non-refractory ceramic building bricks (+ 15.9%), products of fiber cement (+ 17.7%), doors, windows and frames from aluminum (+ 55.5%).