International Cement Review articles tagged under : Market Reports
What price for a kingdom?
ICR reviews the extent of goverment spending on infrastructure and construction in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and assesses the cement companies that are raising capacity, particularly in the western region.
Brazil: market developments
ICR assesses where the new cement production units are to come on-stream in Brazil and what expansion projects are being realised, as the country targets an installed cement capacity of 111Mta by 2016.
Mexico: better times ahead?
Mexican cement demand has slowed of late, but producers are gearing up for an expected rise in consumption as the government's housing programme starts to get going.
Planning positive moves
As the TCMB hosts its 12th International Technical Seminar and Exhibition, the association reports on Turkey's fast-growing cement industry, including new trends, future expansions and sustainability initiatives
Adapting to demand
The Czech Cement Association gives an overview of domestic market developments and prospects.
Germany holds its course
German cement producers have been looking at ways of increasing sales and while the export market has not offered much growth, developments in the domestic housing market are providing for alternative fuels
CIS cement developments
The CIS region is rapidly becoming a hotspot for new capacity for the cement sector.
Peru: outwards and upwards
ICR details cement activity in Peru ahead of FICEM APCAC's XXX Technical Congress in Lima next month. The Latin American country is seeing increased cement demand and new interest in its cement market.
Supplying the Nordic market
ICR delves into the cement markets of Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
North Asia: mixed fortunes
ICR's overview of North Asian cement markets reports on China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Mongolia.
India: feeling the heat
Indian producers have witnessed a difficult period of late with rising costs and the price-fixing fines. in the latest figures from Jan-Mar 2013 the industry indicates subdued cement demand although optimism remains.
Searching for Mediterranean sun
While the Maghreb countries report sunny skies, the southern European cement industry remains under a dark cloud. For cement producers in the Levant and Egypt it is a mixed bag.
Indonesia to spur Asian growth
As Cemtech Asia prepares to head to Jakarta, Indonesia, over 24-27 June 2013, ICR provides an overview of this thriving cement market where existing players and new entrants are preparing to add new capacity.
Latin American moves
Latin America is a region that is witnessing increasing cement demand and renewed investment in cement plant capacity. In the second part of a Latin American round-up, CemNet looks at the latest developments in the ce...
Latin American shake-up
Latin American markets are in a proactive period with major producers switching plant ownership and various manufacturers trying to keep up with demand. The prospects look good for this region of the world.
Iraq can grow with security
ICR takes a detailed look at recent developments in Iraq’s cement market and highlights the need for better availability of power and greater security. Meanwhile, several greenfield plants are lining up to be built.