In January 2007 the volume of output of nonmetallic mineral matters in Azerbaijan increased by 29.7%. According to the State Statistics Committee, output of the main types of products such as cement, bricks, lime and structural glass increased in the country. At present, 92.3% of the constructional materials fall to the private sector, Trend reports.
In 2006 the number of people employed in this field reached 5,832 persons, over 14.6% more than the corresponding period of last year. The average wage of employees was 141.6 AZN in this period.
Type of Production |
Volume of Output In January 2007 |
% Versus the Corresponding Period of 2006 |
Finished Commodity Reserves for 1 February 2007 |
Production of Cement, Lime, and Gypsum |
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Cement (ths. tons) |
83,5 |
133,4 |
5,7 |
Constructional Gypsum (ths. tons) |
1362,6 |
60,7 |
168,6 |
Constructional Limestone (ths. tons) |
10,1 |
7,9 |
6,3 |
Cement Constructions (ths. cu m) |
21,2 |
30,3 |
3,7 |
Cement /Concrete Constructional Blocks (ths. tons) |
633,3 |
3,7 |
683,4 |
Finished Concrete Mix (ths. tons) |
100 |
101,6 ,6 |
- |
Asbestos-Cement Slabs (Slates) (ths. Square meters) Square meters) |
154,2 54,2 |
2,8 |
363,4 |
Constructional bricks (ths. cu m) |
23,8 3,8 |
175,4 |
2,6 |
Asphalt (ths.tons) |
13,8 |
4,5 |
- |