International Cement Review articles tagged under : Market Reports
Spain: rising from the recession
The revival of Spain's economy is leading to increased optimism that the country is getting back on its feet. Cement demand finally turned a corner in 2014, but there remains much lost ground to regain.
Mexico to maintain momentum?
Scotiabank Inverlat provides a detailed outlook on the Mexican cement sector seeking reasons for the positive trend in cement demand of the last year, while new cement capacity continues to come on-stream.
On the Nordic trail...
The Nordic cement production landscape has seen mixed fortunes, but cement trade remains strong and the use of alternative fuels continues to climb as performance drives the industry forward.
Iraq: an uncertain future
Recent developments on the ground have affected the movement and production of cement in many areas of Iraq. However, plans are in place to add new cement capacity to meet immense consumption needs.
Indonesia heats up
Infrastructure projects are expected to help spur cement demand growth in Indonesia, while competition is set to intensify as new capacity comes on-stream.
Stability returns to Thailand
Ahead of the forthcoming Cemtech Asia 2015 meeting, taking place in Bangkok, we turn our attention to the Thai cement sector as demand growth is expected to resume on the back of government stimulus measures.
India: hopes of Budget boost
The Oct-Dec 2014 quarter proved disappointing for the Indian cement sector and further indicators suggest FY15 closed on a weak note. Better times could be in store during FY16, with hopes pinned on a BJP Budget boost.
Brazil: future secured?
The Brazilian cement sector has set itself an ambitious agenda for new capacity despite economic fortunes not favouring such a trend. ICR provices an update of newly-announced projects and work in progress.
A return to optimism
The US economy is finally emerging from the Great Recession and there are firm reasons for optimism going forward as the economy expands and cement consumption increases.
Canada: a reversal of fortune
Canada's competitive landscape is set to change with the arrival of a new player and the pending Lafarge-Holcim merger. On the market front, domestic demand remains subdued, but upside US export potential holds promise.
Russia: preparing for the cold?
ICR investigates the pace of Russia's cement industry modernisation as new capacity is brought online and more efficient production prepares the industry for increasing competition.
China succumbs to normality
Ahead of CEMENTTECH 2015, ICR reviews China's cement market as demand rates cool and the industry continues to streamline and reform its cement production base through a series of measures.
UAE: changing fortunes
ICR prepares for Cemtech MEA 2015 with a review of the changing outlook for host country UAE’s cement market, which has been filled with greater optimism on the back of Expo 2020 in Dubai and new construction projects.
Algeria’s expansion drive
Algeria's cement market is being transformed into a leading north African production centre which will see it manufacture enough cement to become an exporter in the next few years.
A brightening global outlook
The construction outlook for the world is brightening. The average global growth (ex-China) should be better in 2015 1 compared to the previous year and the outlook for 2016 is better still. By Yuri Serov, Morgan St...
India: a new dawn arises
India's cement sector has been slow to witness a recovery in demand growth rates, but FY14-15 is expected to be the turning point. Better pricing in most regions is also likely to lead to higher profitability for some...