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Philippines' DTI to begin anti-dumping investigation into Vietnamese imports28 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry is expected to begin investigating allegations of cement dumping from Vietnam, following applications by three local manufacturers, according to the Manilla Standard. Cemex Philippines, Holcim Philippines and Republic Cement all applied for an anti-dumping investigation into cement products imported from Vietnam. The investigation will cover cement imported from July 2019 to June 2020, while the period of investigation for injury to the sec... |
Vietnam prices up as costs increase26 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsSelling prices of cement in Vietnam have recently increased by VND30,000-40,000 (US$1.29-1.72)/t as production costs have increased, according Luong Duc Long, vice president and general secretary of the Vietnam National Cement Association. Local cement producers have considered raising the price since the end of 2020 as raw material, labour and freight costs have continuously increased. The retail price of cement in Vietnam’s northern region is VND1.2m-1.3m/t while in the south it is VND... |
Vietnam sales slip 9% in March20 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Vietnam slipped nine per cent YoY to 5.903Mt in March 2021, according to the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). Sales by VICEM and its affiliates were down by 12 per cent YoY to 1.966Mt and 1.557MtMt, respectively while other cement producers saw a five per cent decrease in sales to 2.38Mt. Total exports advanced 75 per cent YoY to 4.672Mt, mainly supported by a 19 per cent rise in clinker sales to 3.177Mt. China was the largest purchaser of clinker in March, foll... |
Central America sees dramatic rise in Vietnamese cement imports08 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsCentral American cement imports have grown the most in recent years from Vietnam, given that in 2016 no significant purchases were reported, Vietnam raised its share to 30 per cent of the total cement imported between January and September 2020. During the first nine months of 2020, Turkey accounted for 18 per cent of cement imports to the region, Mexico eight per cent, Barbados four per cent, South Korea two per cent, Peru one per cent, Colombia one per cent and the United States one per... |
Vietnam’s cement and clinker exports up 22%06 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsCement and clinker exports increased by 22.5 per cent YoY to over 8Mt in the year up to 15 March 2021, according to the latest data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs. In terms of value, there was a 14 per cent YoY rise to US$295m. However, average prices dropped 6.7 per cent YoY to US$36.40/t. A drop in average cement and clinker prices in China led to a decline in Vietnamese prices from US$40/t to U$32-33/t since late 2020. |
China's imports from Vietnam rise 36%30 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsChina, the Philippines and Bangladesh were the biggest importers of Vietnamese cement in the first two months of 2021, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. China imported 2.43Mt of cement worth US$79.91m, up 36.1 per cent YoY and 22.8 per cent in volume and value, respectively. The volumes accounted for 40.6 per cent of Vietnam’s total export volume and 36.8 per cent of the country’s cement export value during the 2M20. The Philippines imported 1.1Mt at a value of US... |
Vietnam's cement sales set to rise 2% in 1Q2123 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsVietnam is expected to sell 8.87Mt of cement in March, up 1.5 per cent YoY, according to the latest data from the Department of Building Materials under the Ministry of Construction. The figure includes 5.02Mt of cement sold in the domestic market. State-owned VICEM is also expected to sell 1.83Mt in the domestic market and 3.85Mt of exports during the March period. As a result, Vietnam’s cement sales are estimated to have increased 1.5 per cent YoY to 22.31Mt in the first quarter of 2... |
Vietnamese cement market expands 77% in January05 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsCement deliveries in Vietnam surged 77 per cent YoY to 5.079Mt in January 2021. However, MoM they fell by 16 per cent, reports the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). Of this total, VICEM saw a 91 per cent YoY rise in domestic sales to 1.729Mt (-17 per cent MoM) while its affiliates posted a 65 per cent increase YoY to 1.25Mt (-16 per cent MoM). Other cement producers noted a 74 per cent YoY improvement in sales to 2.1Mt but a 15 per cent decline MoM. The country exported a total o... |
Vietnam sees cement and clinker exports rise 16%03 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsVietnam exported 2.7Mt of cement and clinker worth US$98m in February, up 16.8 per cent and 4.8 per cent YoY, respectively, according to the country’s General Statistics Office (GSO). In the first two months of this year, the country exported 5.84Mt of cement and clinker (up 15.9 per cent) representing a value of US$214m (up 6.6 per cent). |
Vietnam sees production up 14% in first two months01 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsVietnam produced 15.5Mt of cement in the first two months of 2020, up 14 per cent YoY, according to the country’s General Statistics Office (GSO). In February the country’s cement output is expected to be down six per cent YoY to 6.8Mt. In 2020 production reached 100.1Mt of cement, rising 3.6 per cent YoY, according to the revised figures. |