China’s CNBM is expecting domestic cement demand in the 2H19 to increase from the first half, alongside pricing improvements compared to the previous year, due to the traditional peak construction season being in the second half, according to Cao Jianglin, chairman.

When asked about the potential impact of trade wars on the company business, Mr Jianglin noted that he foresaw a limited impact on the export business due to its internationalisation and factories located in the US, reports AA Stocks.