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Nepal introduces higher cement standard certification11 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsNepal's government has extended domestic cement grades to three grades by the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM). Grades 43 and 53 have been added to the 33-grade cement, overturning the previous law that prohibited domestic manufacturers from labelling their cement products higher than grade 33. Nepal's domestic cement producers had been claiming that their cement met international quality standards for grades 43 and 53 and the change in regulations should lessen the dependence... |
Mega projects are pushing Bangladesh's cement demand up10 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsOptimism among Bangladesh cement companies for market growth is strong with government mega construction projects increasing demand. "Besides the big projects, developments in real estate and commercial and public institutions have also contributed to enhanced cement consumption. Moreover an increasing number of migrants travelling from rural areas to the big cities are boosting real estate business, while the rural individual homebuilders are fuelling consumption of cement," said Mohammad ... |
Mon State refuses to extend building permit for Myanmar-Korea Cement Group09 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Myanmar-Korea Cement Group will not be granted permission to extend its permit to build a cement plant in Kyaikmaraw Township, Mon state, having only constructed 10 per cent of the plant, three years after the initial permit was awarded by the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC). The decision was announced by U Aung Kyaw Thi, the representative of Mon State Parliament and chairman of the public budget scrutiny, finance planning and economics review committee. Myanmar-Korea Cement Group ... |
Increase in gas price impacts cement cost in Bangladesh08 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsBangladesh's government has increased gas prices for the industrial sector including the cement industry, effective from 1 July 2019. The new price hike came in response to the demands of different gas utility companies. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) declared an average price hike of 32.8 per cent for all users. The increase in gas prices, coupled with some tax measures in the budget 2019-20, have started to impact the manufacturing costs of cement in Bangladesh, says... |
Swiss cement deliveries fall to 1.176Mt in 2Q1908 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsCement deliveries in Switzerland declined 3.6 per cent in the 2Q19 when compared to the 2Q18, according to Cemsuisse, the Swiss cement association. Sales in the April-June quarter 2019 came in at 1.176Mt. In the 2Q18 cement sales reached 1.22Mt. In the first quarter sales increased 4.8 per cent YoY to 0.874Mt and when compared with the 1H18, total cement sales in the first half of 2019 have slipped by 0.2 per cent. |
Mounting challenges for Pakistan cement producers08 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsPakistan's cement industry faces strong headwinds with new tax measures, an increase in gas and electric prices, unrest among cement distributors and retailers, dwindling local demands and negligible export to neighbouring countries, says a local research house. BMA Capital Management reports that challenging demand/supply outlook amid rising cost of operations triggered by supply chain constraints, a rise in federal excise duty (FED), etc has led to added pressure on cement prices. The e... |
China to reduce cement capacity by 70Mta08 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe China Building Materials Federation has revealed it plans to reduce cement capacity by 70Mta this year as it intends to reduce air pollution and consolidate the industry to optimise efficiency, according to Yicai Global. The top 50 cement companies in the country are expected to shut down any production lines that produce less than 2000tpd and upgrade those with outdated technology to achieve this goal. Larger production lines in China typically produce 5000-7000tpd. One key area is th... |
Turkish cement sales decline 41% in Jan-Apr 201905 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsTurkish cement sales in the local market declined 41 per cent YoY in the January-April 2019 period due to a weak housing market, the overall slowdown in the country’s economy and unfavourable weather conditions, according to Nihat Ozdemir, head of the Turkish Cement Manufacturers' Association (TCMB). In line with the demand issues, production fell 33 per cent YoY in the first four months of 2019. Mr Ozdemir also stated that the price of cement is currently around EUR35/t, which “is well be... |
Austrian production rises 7% in 201805 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsTotal cement production in Austria rose 7.4 per cent YoY to 5.2Mt in 2018, according to data from the Austrian Cement Industry Association (VÖZ). Annual revenue increased 4.7 per cent to EUR431.5m. In the current year, the country posted a strong performance in cement sales during the first quarter, but this decreased to a moderate level in the 2Q19. |
Tajikistan produces 1.6Mt of cement in 5M1905 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsCement producers in Tajikistan have manufactured 1.575Mt of cement in the first five months of 2019, according to the Ministry of Industry and New Technology. In January-May 2018 output reached 1.473Mt while for the full year, over 3.844Mt was produced. Of this total, 0.619Mt was exported, 53,000t more than in the year-ago period. Uzbekistan was the largest importer with 0.346Mt, followed by Afghanistan (0.246Mt) and Kyrgyzstan (24,500t). The country’s current cement capacity is estimated... |