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DTI imposes definitive anti-dumping duty on Vietnam exporters

30 December 2022, Published under Cement News

The Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) welcomed the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties against cement imports from Vietnam, according to a report in the Manila Bulletin. In a statement, CeMAP reiterated its view that there is sufficient domestic capacity to serve local demand for cement. It claimed that even without cement imports, the domestic industry is highly competitive with 14 integrated cement plants operating in the country, with further capacity...

Philippines opens investigation on Vietnamese anti-dumping

13 December 2021, Published under Cement News

The Philippines' Tariff Commission has started its investigation into the merits of imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on cement imports. The commission commenced a formal investigation on 9 December following a request from the Department of Trade and Industry. A preliminary conference is scheduled for 20 December as part of the investigation. “Matters for discussion include the timelines, nature of investigation, appearance of counsel and parties, number of witnesses, notification, ...

Pakistan look to resume cement exports to South Africa

16 December 2020, Published under Cement News

Pakistan's Intermarket Securities Ltd has reported that cement manufacturers are hopeful that exports to South African might resume soon as anti-dumping duties expire on 17 December 2020. Earlier, the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa has issued a notice announcing the start of a review on the anti-dumping duties as their five-year term is set to expire.   South Africa's anti-dumping duties, which range from 14-77 per cent, were imposed in 2015 on Paki...

Georgian producers seek support to stop cement dumping

19 May 2020, Published under Cement News

Georgian cement producers have called for government support regarding the influx of cement imports into the country. The country’s producers stated that Turkey is a significant contributor of imports, since it produces a large amount of building materials that are not domestically needed in such quantities. The state therefore gives its producers the opportunity to sell exports below market value, with Turkish cement in the Georgian market reportedly 30-40 per cent cheaper than market va...

Oman enforces anti-dumping measures

06 May 2020, Published under Cement News

Oman’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has helped introduce screening measures at the country’s border to reduce cement dumping. The anti-dumping measures began in March but have reportedly been ramped up alongside restrictions on the cross-border movement of goods in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Oman Daily Observer. "We are delighted by the action initiated by the government to limit dumping of cement," said a source at Raysut Cement. "These measures will enable R...

PPC

01 June 2015, Published under Cement News

PPC has reported a nine per cent rise in revenue to ZAR4.5bn in the half-year ended 31 March 2015, compared to the same period last year. Profit over the period, however, has slumped by 38 per cent while EBITDA is down by four per cent, mainly due to poor economic growth, increased cement imports and local competition in the company’s home market of South Africa.  The news in Zimbabwe and Botswana was more encouraging with sales volumes up by nine per cent and 20 per cent, respectively. Rwan...