Cement News tagged under: Iran
Iran: a change in direction?20 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsWith a manufacturing capacity of approximately 93Mta, Iran is one of the world’s top cement producers and is the largest cement exporter. However, the prosperity of the sector has been undermined by falling domestic demand and export markets seeing protective measures put in place, all of which is forcing Iran’s cement leaders to adjust to a more challenging environment. The long-term potential of the Iranian cement industry is sound as a young and growing population ensures... |
Iran's 11M exports reach 11.5Mt06 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsMinister of Industries, Mining and Trade, Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, reported that Iran exported 11.5Mt of cement during the 11 months to 18 February 2017. Mr Nematzadeh expects exports to reach 15Mt, production to hit 60Mt and output capacity to stand at 82.5Mta by the end of the current fiscal year (March 20), IRNA reported. |
Iranians advised to view Iraqi cement as an investment opportunity20 February 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe head of Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce, Yahya Al-e Es'haq, has advocated that Iranians should invest in the neighbouring cement market of Iran. "During a meeting with Iraq's minister of industry and minerals, the Iraqis said they intend to make their industries self-sufficient and that they do not want to be a sole importer of goods [such as cement] from Iran," Mr Al-e Es'haq added. "Close to 70 per cent of Iraq’s cement plants are working below capacity and can be revitalised throug... |
Iran's cement industry is 'behind the times', says minister16 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsAmbitious government plans were set out to boost cement production capacity to 120Mta from the current 80Mta by the end of 2025, as part of ambitious targets set in the 20-Year Vision Plan (2005-25). However, Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Abbas Akhoundi, has cast doubt on the Industries Ministry’s capacity expansion plan due to the persistent market glut and said the Vision Plan target will be “incredibly difficult” to achieve unless the producers’ mindset and domestic ma... |
Iran: IME to resume cement trading05 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe Iran Mercantile Exchange’s (IME) export trading board, established to curb unhealthy competition among cement producers and other trades, is all set to resume cement trading, the head of the country's Cement Employers Association, Abdolreza Sheikhan, said. Founded in 2006, IME trades in agricultural, industrial and petrochemical products in the spot and futures markets. Iran's cement industry has been dealing with low demand and the consequent liquidity issues for the past few years,... |
Iran: gas outages halt production03 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsOperations at cement plants in Iran have been disrupted by continuous gas outages every winter, according the the head of the Cement Employers Association (CEA), Mohammed Atabak. “The gas supply of cement plants is cut to meet household demand, causing a great deal of problems for cement producers,” said Mr Atabak. Two years ago cement industry officials cut a deal with the government to suspend production in the first two months of winter (December-January) to boost gas supplies. In retu... |
Iran: Gebr Pfeiffer mill for Biarjaimand Cement plant07 December 2016, Published under Cement NewsGebr Pfeiffer has been awarded a contract for the supply of a raw mill (type MVR 4250 R-4) to Biarjaimand Cement Company’s cement plant in Iran. The mill has an installed drive power of 3000kW and is designed to grind 280tph of raw material to a fineness of ≤12 % R 90µm. The order was placed by Beijing Kaysun Trading, a subsidiary of CATIC, on behalf of Biarjaimand Cement. Delivery of the equipment is expected to begin in 2H17. |
Iran: Fars cement plant exports increase by 134%26 September 2016, Published under Cement NewsCement plants in Fars province exported 285,700t of the construction material worth US$11.7m in the five months of the current Iranian year (started 20 March), registering a 134 per cent and 86 per cent growth in export volume and value, respectively, compared with last year’s corresponding period, according to Fars Province’s Industries, Mining and Trade Organisation. Iraq, Afghanistan, the UAE and Kuwait were the main export destinations, IRNA reported. Nine out of 71 cement plants acros... |
Iran: exports reach 4.4Mt in first four months22 August 2016, Published under Cement NewsIran exported 2.57Mt of cement and 1.83Mt of clinker in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar (20 March-21 July 2016), according to the Secretary of the Cement Industry Employers Association, Abdolreza Sheikhan. Domestic output by the country’s 70 cement plants reached 18.75Mt during this period. In the past Iranian calendar year 1394 (ended on 19 March 2016), exports of cement and clinker stood at more than 15Mt, a 20 per cent decrease compared to the preceding year due t... |
Iran: Turkmenistan exports reach US$1bn24 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsDeputy Minister of Industry, Valiollah Afkhamirad has said that the country's exports to Turkmenistan have reached US$1bn. He added that Tehran is seeking now more than ever to secure its position in the Ashgabat market. According to Mr Afkhamirad, Iran holds the highest record of exports to Turkmenistan among the Commonwealth of Independent States. |