International Cement Review articles tagged under : Market Reports
Egypt: back on track?
ICR investigates the strength of the Egyptian cement market which has had to endure political upheaval, the withdrawal of energy subsidies and a fuel shortage in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
Fulfilling Libya's potential
El-Kafaa Co reports on Libya's need to expand its production base to meet the country's increasing cement demand on the back of reconstruction programmes.
Flying start for India?
ICR reviews India's 1QFY12-13 cement sector performance as the industry prepares to contest the Competition Commission's hefty fines. Indian cement consumption rises and cement prices hold firm.
Pakistan: the road ahead
Galadari Cement tells the story of Pakistan's cement sector which has seen a fresh recovery. Government rejuvenation of infrastructure projects in flood-affected areas and housing shortages has boosted cement demand.
Libya: a new start
Asamer Holding details the challenges it has overcome in supporting its Libyan Cement Co subsidiary
Australia: the new landscape
Australia's cement market looks to reshape itself as it adapts to carbon taxes, a shift towards grinding facilities and terminals, plus greater competition. The new landscape is just developing.
Europe: the story so far...
ICR reports on a challenging first half of 2012 for the European cement industry.
Switzerland: beyond natural limits
ICR features the Swiss cement market ahead of Cemtech Europe, Geneva, on 23-26 September 2012 and looks at the ability of local cement producers to provide a more sustainable future for cement production in the country.
Malaysia expands production
Martin Wilkes reports on the rising cement capacity in Malaysia and the establishment of two new terminals for CMS’ cement dispatch network in Sibu and Miri, eastern Malaysia.
Brazil pumps up the volume
Brazil is bubbling over with new cement plant and capacity expansion projects. ICR details the plans of local cement producers and looks to see whether Brazil can keep its economy and construction moving forward.
Costa Rica: investors welcome?
Costa Rica is the venue for this year’s FICEM-APCAC Technical Congress and ICR gauges developments in the local cement market which has been reduced to having just two cement producers.
Building on a legacy
CMPro provides an exclusive analysis of the cement markets in the CIS and Caspian region. The report features developments in the republics of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
From boom to gloom
European cement markets are facing difficult times especially those of Greece, Spain, Italy and Ireland.
Managing African cement
Industry consultant Tony Hadley looks at the key factors for establishing a cement plant in sub-Saharan Africa.
Chile targets reconstruction
ICR investigates the progress being made by Chile to step up cement production following greater cement demand for housing and construction projects since the earthquake and tsunami of 2010.
India: hints of promise
ICR gives a review of India’s October-December 2011 quarter as cement sales spark a revival.