Cement News tagged under: Volumes
Pakistan exports volumes fall, rise in value terms28 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsPakistan exports during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (FY12-13) fell 0.52 per cent to 5.076Mt, according to data released by Pakistan’s Federal Bureau of Statistics. In terms of value, however, exports rose by 24.67 per cent to US$273.33m. The average export price of cement increased by 25.31 per cent to US$67.12/t in the seven months from US$53.56/t of 7MFY 2011-12 In January 2012 alone, Pakistan exported 488,884t of cement and earned US$36.25m compared to 90... |
Lebanon sees declining deliveries in 201228 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsLebanon cement deliveries dropped by 4.4 per cent YoY in 2012 to 5.308Mt. The decline in cement deliveries and construction permits (which fell by 11.7 per cent in 2012) confirms the slowdown or delay in the initiation of construction projects, according to local press reports. During December 2012, cement deliveries dropped by 17.7 perc ent from the same month of 2011 to reach 367,000t. Indeed, every month during 2012 registered a YoY decline. (Source: The Daily Star) |
Holcim Philippines sees surge in full-year net profit28 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines has reported an 80 per cent YoY rise in net profit as it gains from improvements in operating and process efficiencies as well as a strong rebound in local demand. Net profit for the 12 months to the end of December 2012 climbed to PHP3.63bn from PHP2.03bn the year before. Revenues also rose 25.62 per cent from PHP21.62bn to PHP27.16bn. The company’s chief executive officer Eduardo Sahagun said that 2012 was one of the domestic industry’s best years, as overall growt... |
Ecuador records 5.6% rise in 2012 cement sales26 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Ecuadorian cement market expanded for a second year running as the Ecuadorian Institute of Cement and Concrete (Inecyc) reported a 5.6 per cent rise in dispatches. In 2012, the market absorbed 6.025Mt, an increase of 319,422t when compared with previous year’s figure. Per capita consumption rose from 386kg to 388kg in 2012. The advance represents a new record as deliveries surpassed the 6Mt mark for the first time. In 2010 and 2011, total cement sales reached 5.28Mt and 5.70Mt, respe... |
Vietnam sees declines in MoM domestic and export sales25 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement producers in Vietnam sold 3.6Mt to the domestic market in January, down 16.28 per cent from the month before due to a stagnant real estate market. The amount sold represents 7.4 per cent of the full-year target, Vietnam News Brief reported citing data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction (MoC). Exports also fell by 82.8 per cent MoM to 2.3Mt in January 2012, meeting 2.3 per cent of this year’s target. In 2012, the country’s cement and clinker sales were 53.61Mt, of which 4... |
Lafarge improves operational performance25 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsFull-year 2012 results published by global cement major Lafarge showed strong growth in emerging markets and improvements in operational performance, and it now expects to meet most of its cost-cutting goal one year ahead of target. Lafarge's turnover increased 3.5 per cent last year to EUR15,816m and EBITDA by 7.2 per cent to EUR3450m. The trading profit showed a 12 per cent recovery to EUR2440m while pretax profit was also ahead by 36.2 per cent. However, net profit declined by 27.2 per... |
Fauji Cement swings to profit, Pakistan22 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsFauji Cement reported a rise in net profit in the first half of FY13 compared to a loss in the same period of last year. The Pakistan-based producer also reported a strong rise in revenue due to higher selling prices. The company reported a net profit of PKR0.923bn in the first half of the current fiscal compared to a loss of PKR0.102bn in 1HFY12. Revenue reached PKR7.567bn in the period, up by 77 per cent compared to PKR4.257bn in FY12 thanks to a better pricing environment. Prices we... |
Cementos Bio Bio raises output 8% in 201220 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsChilean cement producer Cementos Bio Bio increased its production by eight per cent YoY from 1.5Mt to 1.6Mt in 2012. As a result, the company, led by Hernan Briones, was able to maintain its 29 per cent market share. Over the same period, Bio Bio also raised its concrete sales by nine per cent from 2.4Mm3 to 2.6Mm3, holding its 27 per cent market share. Lime sales were 11.7 per cent higher at 583,000t. The company continues the expansion of its Copiapó lime plant, which represents a ... |
Argentina’s cement plants deliver 4.4% more cement in January 201320 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsArgentine cement plants delivered 913,336t of cement in January 2013, according to the latest data published by the country’s cement association AFCP. The January figure represents a 12.9 per cent increase MoM while when compared with January 2012, cement deliveries advanced by 4.4 per cent. Domestic dispatches, including imports, rose 12.8 per cent to 888,602t on the previous month, while YoY the increase was 3.2 per cent. |
Ecuador’s cement market expands 18.7% in January 201319 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsEcuador saw a 18.7 per cent rise in cement demand in January 2013 as the market expanded from 452,647t in January 2012 to 537,391t last month, according to the latest figures published by the country’s cement association Inecyc. Last year, cement consumption in the South American nation reached 6.025Mt, up 5.6 per cent when compared with the previous year’s total of 5.706Mt. Cement demand in Ecuador has seen a steady rise from 4.141Mt in 2006, except in 2010 when it slipped back to 5... |