The association and its members urged the government to review the tax, which they say has placed additional burden on the already struggling industry.
Normally, the peak season for construction takes place from September to December when the construction material market is the most vibrant. However, it is different this year as demand for building materials such as iron, steel, brick and cement is low.
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Exports of cement and clinker reached an impressive figure of about 19.26 million tonnes in the first five months of this year, increasing by 50 per cent over the same period last year.