00898nam a2200109Ia 4500080001800000245005000018260004400068300001000112500000800122520063900130583001900769  a08.10.02 C277  aProduction and marketing of cement in CARICOM  bCARICOM SecretariataGeorgetownGYc1987  a86 p.  aIDS  aDescribes production of cement in Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago noting its steady growth.  Examines the CARICOM cement market discussing the pattern of imports, regional consumption and growth in demand.  Contains country reports on the cement situation in 11 member states, each discussing inter alia, imports/exports, size and trends in the cement market and construction sector growth rates.  Lists major conclusions and recommendations pointing out that regional cement production has grown faster than consumption and demand and that no new capacity should be installed unless reliable export markets are ascertained.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR