Cement News tagged under: Iran
Iran imports surge 106% in 1Q03 August 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has announced 4,407,695t of cement exports in the first quarter of the calendar year (21 March 2018-21 June 2019), valued at over US$159.3m. The volume of exports was consistent compared to the year-ago period, according to MEHR News Agency. Imports, however, surged 106 per cent YoY to 12,786t in the same period, with the value showing similar growth of 131 per cent to US$8.3m. In the 2017-18, the country produced 55,192,200t of... |
HeidelbergCement reduces activity in Georgia01 August 2018, Published under Cement NewsDue to recent developments, HeidelbergCement's management has been forced to lay off close to 200 workers in Georgia and run the company at about 50 per cent capacity, because it can no longer compete with underpriced cement being sold on the Georgian market. HeidelbergCement currently employs more than 1300 people in Georgia and the lay-offs will impact on local families, says the company. Michael Hampel, general director of HeidelbergCement Georgia, has expressed regret to Versatile KS ... |
Iranian cement producer invests in solar power29 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsIran-based Shahrekord Cement Company has had a 1.5MW photovoltaic system by Fronius Solar Energy installed at its cement plant. The project is not only unique due to the large output generated but also due to its location. The Shahrekord Cement site is 2300m above sea level in the city of Shahrekord, also known as the 'Roof of Iran'. The region is prone to hot summers and cold winters, with ambient temperatures varying between -10 and +50˚C – conditions that made this a complicated projec... |
Iranian cement facilities produced 49.7Mt in the 11MFY17-1810 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsIranian facilities produced 49.697Mt of cement during the first 11 months of the last fiscal year (20 March 2017-20 February 2018), falling 1.8 per cent YoY. The latest statistics show that exports of the country’s minerals and mineral industry products has increased in value but dropped in volume, according to Trend News Agency. Exports of the products reached US$8.396bn over the 11MFY17-18, a six per cent increase on the year-ago period. The volume of mineral exports decreased three per... |
Iran's output falls 4% YoY in 6MFY17-1822 December 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe output of Iran’s cement industry fell by 3.7 per cent YoY to 28.5Mt for the first six months of the current financial year (started 20 March 2017), according to Trend News Agency. Despite this decline in output, the country’s capacity has increased within 2017 to 83Mta from 72 plants. Deterioration in Iran’s cement exports means that it lost its 2014 ranking of second-largest exporter in the world. The country slipped to third place in 2016 and is expected to receive eighth place in 2... |
Iran exports 7.1Mt of cement in 7FY17-1815 November 2017, Published under Cement NewsIran has exported cement to the value US$233m in the first seven months of the current financial year (started 20 March 2017). In terms of volumes, 7.1Mt of cement were exported to some 34 countries during this period. Exports included US$5000 of white Portland cement to the US but Iran’s main customer was Iraq, with an offtake of cement to the value of US$64m. Smaller shipments were delivered to Afghanistan (US$46m) and Kuwait (US$23m). In terms of products, white cement was the most... |
Iran-Ghanaian joint venture starts construction of new 0.6Mta cement factory15 November 2017, Published under Cement NewsA 0.6Mta cement factory is being set up as a a joint venture between Ghana and Iran, at the Dawa Industrial Enclave, on the Tema-Aflao road, Ghana. The US$30m Ilam Cement factory is expected to be completed in two years. Ghana's Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, was at the ceremony that marked the start of the construction. Iran owns 90 per cent shares in the project with Ghana owning the rest. An MoU was signed earlier this year between Ghana and Iran when the Dr Bawumia visited the... |
Iran cement production output falls 2.6%07 November 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe output of Iranian cement production facilities has fallen by 2.6 per cent YoY. Iran has produced 23.62Mt of cement within the first five months of this financial year, compared to the 24.25Mt produced during the corresponding period last year. Trend News Agency reports that this fluctuation has been common in recent years. In 2014, Iran’s cement production fell by 33 per cent due to weak domestic consumption. Between 2001 and 2017, Iran’s production capacity increased from 29.5Mt t... |
Iran: Bagheran cement plant opens new 1Mta line24 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsIran's President, Hassan Rouhani, has opened the 1Mta Bagheran Cement plant in Asadiyeh, Darmian County, South Khorasan province. The new facility costs approximately US$130m, IRNA reported. Part of the output will be supplied to the domestic market and the rest will be exported to Afghanistan and Pakistan. The project will create direct jobs for almost 350 staff and indirect jobs for more than 2000 people in the region. According to statistics, the country’s cement production capacity ... |
Iran: a change in direction?20 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsWith a manufacturing capacity of approximately 93Mta, Iran is one of the world’s top cement producers and is the largest cement exporter. However, the prosperity of the sector has been undermined by falling domestic demand and export markets seeing protective measures put in place, all of which is forcing Iran’s cement leaders to adjust to a more challenging environment. The long-term potential of the Iranian cement industry is sound as a young and growing population ensures... |