The Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC) expects its sales to exceed 1.5Mt of cement in 2003, up 200,000t, compared to the company's sales in 2002, it was reported on December 16, 2003. According to QNCC preliminary estimates, the 2003 net profit will also register a significant year-on-year increase. Detailed information on the company's 2003 performance is to be provided in early 2004. QNCC predicts sales of about two million tonnes of cement in 2004.