Cement News tagged under: imports
Gambia to temporarily allow Senegal imports10 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsGambia’s government has announced a temporary re-opening of its border with Senegal to allow the delivery of cement that has been held up at the border for several weeks, reports Bénin Web TV. The step will help to meet domestic market requirements. Since 16 May 2024, many cement trucks have been help up at the border, causing disruptions in building material supply to Gambia. The Cement Importers and Traders Association urged the government to take measures to enable the entry of cement in... |
Peru's cement consumption up 8% in April05 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Peru increased eight per cent YoY to 0.97Mt in April 2024, according to the country’s cement association, ASOCEM. Of this total, 0.886Mt were delivered by the association’s members. However, domestic cement producers reduced their cement output by five per cent YoY to 0.869Mt while clinker output advanced by 27 per cent YoY to 0.801Mt in April 2024. External trade Cement exports fell by 33 per cent YoY to 9000t in April 2024, but clinker exports edged up by one per... |
Peruvian cement dispatches contract 8% in March04 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Peru declined by eight per cent YoY to 0.897Mt in March 2024, reports the Peruvian cement association, ASOCEM. Of this total, 0.825Mt was dispatched by ASOCEM members. Cement production by ASOCEM members slipped by three per cent YoY to 0.869Mt, but clinker production by members advanced by six per cent YoY to 0.821Mt in March 2024. External trade Cement exports dropped by 23 per cent YoY to 10,000 while domestic cement producers increased their clinker exports by ... |
US and Puerto Rican cement market expands 10% in February03 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico in February 2024 advanced 10.3 per cent to 7.59Mt when compared with February 2023, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The leading consuming states were Texas, Florida, California, Georgia and Arizona with a combined share of 47.1 per cent of February deliveries. The leading producing states of Portland and blended cement were Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and Alabama. Masonry ce... |
Argentine cement market contracts 31% in 4M2421 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in Argentina fell to 661,122t in April, representing a YoY drop of 35.7 per cent from 1,028,598t in April 2023 but up 4.2 per cent MoM from 634,342t in March 2024, according to the country’s cement association, AFCP. Domestic production saw a 35.6 per cent fall to 666,7791t in April 2024 from 1,035,525t in April 2023 but a 4.4 per cent increase MoM from 638,824t in March 2024. Argentine producers exported 5910t of cement in April 2024, down 14.7 per cent from 6927t in April... |
Botswana to boost production by 20% by September20 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement production in Botswana is expected to increase by 20 per cent in preparation for new import restrictions being introduced by the country’s government from the strat of October. In a move designed to control the influx of imported cement, the Botswana government announced its intention to limit cement imports into the country to 1000kg quantities and no less, reports The Voice. Cement demand in the country is currently around 0.6Mta with local cement production estimated at 0.45Mta... |
Italian cement expanding amid strong government spending14 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsItalian cement output continues to expand, rising 10 per cent YoY in February 2024, according to the latest data from Italian concrete association, Federbeton. This follows a 14 per cent expansion in January. Import and export data, which lag production data by one month, show grey cement imports jumped 78 per cent YoY to 265,322t in January, with a total CIF value of EUR22.2m or EUR84/t as value per tonne, down from EUR94/t in December 2023. Meanwhile, grey cement exports rose 27 pe... |
Dangote Cameroon imports clinker from Nigeria and Congo to ensure 1Q supply06 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsDangote Cement sold 354,000t of cement in the Cameroon market in the 1Q24, representing 35 per cent of total cement production in the country, according to EcoMatin. While ongoing infrastructure projects in the country supported sales by Dangote, the company has faced challenges due to inflationary pressures and increasing fuel costs. Dangote has delivered significant quantities of clinker to Cameroon to support its local output. From its base in Nigeria, the company delivered 178,000t whi... |
Difficult start to 2024 for US cement market26 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the US and Puerto Rico amounted to 5.886Mt in the first month of 2024, down 14.3 per cent YoY from the 6.872Mt recorded in January 2023, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Of the total blended volume reported, 2.745Mt, or 98 per cent, was estimated to be Portland limestone cement. The key destination for Portland cement shipments was California after a jump of 23.9 per cent YoY to 592,269t. Followed by Tex... |
Botswana to restrict cement imports23 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsBotswana’s government plans to introduce new restrictions for the import of cement in 50kg bags and only allow 1000kg bags from 1 October 2024, according to the Minister of Trade and Industry, Mmusi Kgafela. This then provides an opportunity to look for partners and participate in this wealth creating initiative,' he said. The ban on 50kg bags would enable wealth creation by re-packaging cement in different bag sizes. |