Holcim (Argentina) has approved the import of up to six vessels of clinker for the period up to April 2018 via LH Trading, according to a company statement. The shipments represents some 250,800t of clinker with an approximate value of US$16.3m.

The imports, which are expected to start in May, will help the company to meet growing demand as the country sees increased construction activity.

LafargeHolcim’s Argentinian subsidiary has a production capacity of 4.8Mta.