Saudi Arabian cement sales in December 2014 rose 17 per cent YoY to 5.59Mt from 4.79Mt in the same month of the year before, latest statistics published by domestic producer Yamama Cement Co reveal.

Saudi Cement Co registered the largest sales volume during the month with 785,000t, followed by Southern Province Cement (769,000t) and Yanbu Cement (623,000t).

The highest YoY increase in December 2014 was achieved by Najran Cement (+109 per cent), followed by Hail Cement (+48 per cent) and Northern Province Cement (+43 per cent).