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Vietnam reports surge in exports in July25 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Vietnam fell eight per cent YoY but edged up by two per cent to 5.335Mt in July 2020, according to the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). Of this total, VICEM dispatched 1.765Mt, down six per cent YoY but up four per cent MoM, while its joint ventures saw sales decrease by 13 per cent YoY although MoM they advanced one per cent. VNCA reported sales of other Vietnamese cement producers down by seven per cent YoY, but up two per cent MoM. In terms of exports, volumes... |
Government plans new cement units near power stations24 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsNitin Raut, a cabinet minister for the government of Maharashtra, India, has stated that the Maha-Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government has plans to set up new cement units near power plants in the state. The pilot project would reportedly be at the Khaparkheda Thermal Power Station (KTPS). "We’ve completed formalities like studying feasibility of such units in our plants’ vicinity. It would be a joint venture between Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (Mahagenco) and cement companies, and ... |
Uzbekistan reports lower construction material imports24 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsUzbekistan saw construction material imports decline 20.9 per cent YoY to US$592.2m in the first half of 2020, according to the State Statistics Committee. The most noticeable decrease was seen in cement imports, which declined by more than 2.2 times to US$48.4m. However, the volume of construction work carried out in the country increased by 5.7 per cent compared to the 1H19. There are also plans to bring the production of cement to 14.5Mt in Uzbekistan and significantly increase its p... |
Bangladesh cement prices remain stable24 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe price of a 50kg bag of cement in Bangladesh is remaining stable after a sudden hike in 2019, according to The Financial Express. "Currently, we are selling a bag of cement at BDT400-440 (US$4.7-5.2) varying from one manufacturer to others," said Wahid Uz Zaman, a dealer in the city's green road. "People are now investing less on construction works, considering the disruptions in economic activities caused by the coronavirus pandemic," he said. "Our sales volume has dropped to one-t... |
Yguazu stops production due to transformer issues24 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsParaguay’s Yguazu Cement stated on social media that it stopped production on 12 August 2020 due to an issue with a transformer. The producer continued dispatching cement until 14 August 2020, when its supplies ran out. While it has not yet been able to find a similar transformer locally, it may either rent generators or even import cement, according to reports. The news follows the country’s construction sector recently reporting a cement shortage . |
Paraguay's construction sector reports cement shortage21 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsConstruction firms in Paraguay are reportedly seeing cement shortages as they face problems with bringing cement into the country, according to Ultima Hora. The state-run cement producer, INC has stated that the cost of cement remains the same and that it increased production and deliveries in August 2020. However, the company can only meet around 60 per cent of domestic demand. Cement prices have reportedly increased to PYG58,000/bag (US$9.83) per bag. In August 2020, INC delivered 60,0... |
Uruguay sees exports rise in the 2Q2020 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Uruguay reached 166,074t in the second quarter of 2020, a 3.9 per cent drop YoY, according to data from the Chamber of Industries. Of the total, 97 per cent were domestic sales and three per cent were exports, mostly to Paraguay. Domestic sales were down 4.1 per cent YoY, but exports climbed 3.9 per cent. |
Tunisia looks to change cement packaging and reduce costs20 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsSalah Ben Youssef, Tunisia’s Minister of Industry and Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises, has stated that by replacing 30 per cent of Kraft paper bags used in cement packaging with polypropylene bags, the equivalent of TND20m (US$7.37m) in foreign currency would be saved. "This will help Tunisia reposition itself on the Libyan market by bringing down the cost of cement bags and increasing the competitiveness of Tunisian products against the Turkish competitors," said Mr Youssef. The... |
Egyptian cement demand has fallen 20% since May19 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsSince Egypt's Ministry of Local Development (MLD) suspended building licences for six months in the governorates of Greater Cairo (Cairo-Giza-Qalyubia), Alexandria, and provincial capitals and major cities with high population densities in May, cement demand has dropped by 20 per cent. Ahmed Al-Zaini, Chairman of the Building Materials Division, Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), confirmed that the cement sector had seen a 20 per cent depression in demand over the summer.... |
Puerto Rican cement sales rise in July19 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsPuerto Rican cement sales increased 23.8 per cent YoY in July 2020, rising to 1.42m (42.5kg) bags from 1.15m bags in the corresponding period of 2019, according to Sin Comillas. Cement sales reportedly began to recover in May 2020 and surged 42 per cent YoY in June 2020. Cement production also advanced 31.3 per cent YoY to 1.32m bags in July 2020. |