Cement News tagged under: imports
The pull towards Tanzania11 May 2021, Published under Cement NewsDespite a slight contraction in 2020, Tanzania’s cement consumption is estimated to remain stable or increase going forward owing to promising market fundamentals. However, overcapacity remains an issue and producers are having to become innovative to retain market share and margins. A major new addition is also waiting in the wings. By Lisa Kimathi, Standard Investment Bank, Kenya. Infrastructure development is one of the driving forces for the realisation of Tanzania’s Vision 2025 ... |
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... |
Malaysia: budget for the future20 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsMalaysia’s cement market has seen consumption slow in recent years due to political uncertainty and a mature residential market. Although COVID-19 stifled output in the 1H20, a new government and the largest budget in history for 2021 is providing much-needed hope for a rebound in cement demand and production. Malaysia’s construction sector pins its hopes on the 12th Malaysia Plan to revive infrastructure construction post COVID-19 Following growth of 4.8 and 4.3 per cent in ... |
Peruvian cement market expands 151% in March16 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Peru surged 151 per cent YoY to 1.09Mt in March 2021 from a low base of 0.435Mt in March 2020, when the country faced measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to its national cement association, Asocem. Cement production from the cement plants owned by Asocem members went up from 0.419Mt in March 2020 to 1.006Mt in March 2021. Clinker output rose from 0.352Mt to 0.708Mt over the period. Domestic production was supplemented by 133,100t of cement imports, up 31... |
US Portland and blended cement shipments decline 2% in January15 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico slipped two per cent YoY to 6.7Mt in January 2021, said the US Geological Survey (USGS). The country’s top five cement markets – Texas, California, Florida, Georgia and Arizona – accounted for 46 per cent of January shipments. Texas, California, Missouri, Florida and Alabama were the leading producing states. Masonry cement shipments totalled 177,000t in January 2021, down seven per cent YoY. Sixt... |
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... |
Argentina's cement market expands by 94% in March07 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in Argentina surged by 94 per cent YoY to 974,391t in March 2021 from a low base of 502,368t in March 2020, according to the country’s cement association, AFCP. The market was entirely supplied by domestic production, which advanced by 93.5 per cent from 508,402t to 983,911t over the same period. In March 2021 domestic producers exported 9520t, up 57.8 per cent YoY from 6034t in March 2020. January-March 2021 The Argentine market expanded by 38.6 per cent to 2.682Mt in th... |
Zimbabwean import ban raises supply concerns07 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsZimbabwean retailers are concerned over the capacity of local cement companies to satisfy demand after a cement import ban has been implemented. However, the government is keen to protect jobs and its import ban (SI 89 of 2021) has sparked fears that the move might trigger collusion among local cement producers, causing prices increases and cement shortages. "The local content policy strives to increase the consumption of local produce and it harnesses the creation of jobs so we than... |
Four Kenyan producers opposed to review on clinker imports06 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsFour Kenyan cement manufacturers have requested for an urgent meeting with the national treasury over a proposal to review the Common External Tariff (CET) on imported clinker. The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has proposed that CET on imported clinker be reviewed from the current 10 to 25 per cent on imported clinker or a complete ban of importation to protect local manufacturers. KAM argues that the move will promote the manufacturing sector and create jobs. However, Bambu... |
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... |