International Cement Review articles tagged under : Market Reports
India prepares for the upturn
India's monsoon season has passed and cement demand has begun to pick up.
UK cement after Brexit
The UK cement industry is adapting to life post-Brexit and a new ownership structure for some producers.
Egypt sets out on a new course
Egypt's government is calling for new cement capacity, but existing producers are hurriedly completing fuel conversion projects.
India: reason for optimism?
ICR reports on the Indian cement market in the 1Q16. Mergers and acquisitions are giving a new shape to the market, while producers are starting to optimise their distribution centres ahead of the monsoon season.
Ecuador: a challenging recovery
Ecuador has had a difficult year with earthquakes and the fall of oil prices, but its need to expand its infrastructure is expected to fuel growth in its cement consumption base.
Turkey eyes export markets
The TÇMB expects the Turkish cement market to grow but ongoing capacity expansions will mean domestic producers must develop their export markets.
West Africa powers up
Producers in Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria are ramping up production while seeking adequate power supply. Meanwhile, Côte d'Ivoire prepares to be the next star pupil.
Brazil’s balancing act
LAFIS outlines why Brazil's cement sector has slowed.
SE Asia towards oversupply?
The Jakarta Advisory Group provides a regional overview of southeast Asia and the leading cement markets.
Vietnam's new Master Plan
StoxPlus reviews how the Vietnam government has changed its strategy to rebalance supply and demand.
The Mediterranean and beyond
DSG Consultants reviews cement in the Mediterranean.
Global headwinds hinder US
There is plenty of reason for optimism in the United States as its economy is making progress, underpinned by sound job creation, low inflation and healthy consumer sentiment. However, it is not immune from the wider...
Can China bounce back?
DBS Vickers outlines China's measures to drive economic growth and reports on the cement sector's challenges.
Iran: a new era?
Iran is free from international economic sanctions and is ready to be a major force in the cement world.
Russia: waiting for a thaw
PMR's report on the Russian cement industry cautions on the likelihood of overcapacity in future years.
Philippines: redefining the future?
The Philippine cement sector has been redrawn with new players and strong prospects for a bright future.