National output hits growth rate of 8.7% year on year for the period.

Saudi King had earlier initiated plan to stabilize cement market.

Levels similar to numbers last year, according to data.

Plant has started shipping products to Maghreb countries.

Industry sales increased double digits for the period.

Dispatches increased by double digits for the period.

Sales increase over six percent in the latest fiscal.

Lafarge among cement makers to increase prices so far.

Statistics showed output rose by double digits in the first three months, spurred by higher demand.

Firm says it may not have a choice but to adjust cement prices as well.