Afghanistan is a landlocked country, and almost all of its domestic cement demand is imported from its neighbouring countries. Most of the cement imports come from Pakistan followed by Iran, and together they both account for 99% of the total Afghanistan cement imports. Afghanistan is dependent on imported cement Based on the trade statistics, Commodity

Lockdown created a tougher environment for cement producers around the world. Some governments have now realised the importance of the cement industry and included cement manufacturers to the exemption list though others are still contemplating. However, the exemption is not enough to drive the cement supply to normalcy. The issue is hydra-headed and goes deep