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Ukraine reduces counterfeit cement07 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe share of counterfeit cement in Ukraine decreased to eight per cent in 2017 from 21.5 per cent in 2014, according to Ukrcement, the country’s cement association. "According to data for 2017, the distribution of the packaged cement market between factory and non-factory cement has changed for the first time since 2011. The study showed that last year 72.8 per cent of the cement market accounted for the share of original cement from plants," said the association, referencing a study by G... |
Cabo Delgado plant runs at third of its capacity07 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsLack of demand has caused a cement plant in Mozambique to operate at a third of its capacity, according to Macauhub. The 0.25Mta facility was commissioned in October 2016 and represents an investment of US$24m. Despite its capability, the Cabo Delgado plant is producing just 300tpd. The low production level has been attributed to subdued demand in the northern region of the country. Paulo Wang, a director of the unit, says this could change when construction of natural gas facilities begi... |
Pakistan cement industry records highest capacity utilisation in 7MFY17-1806 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe capacity utilisation of the Pakistani cement industry during the first seven months of this fiscal reached 91.3 per cent, the highest since 2004-05, according to the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers’ Association (APCMA). The association also released data for January 2017, when total cement dispatches of 4.084Mt included 3.737Mt of domestic consumption with the balance being exported. During the first seven months of current fiscal the cement industry dispatched 26.327Mt against 22.90... |
State Bank of Pakistan reports FDI fall for cement sector06 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsAccording to data of the State Bank of Pakistan, country has received a net foreign direct investment (FDI) of US$1.381bn in July-Dec 2017-18 compared to US$1.421bn in same period last year. This translates a fall of 2.8 per cent of foreign investment in Pakistan. Out of this FDI, the net investment for cement sector during July-Dec 2017-18 stood at US$18.7m compared to US$20.4m in July-Dec 2016-17. This translates a fall of 8.33 per cent. However, in a separate note, expansion projec... |
Nigeria expected to enter growth cycle06 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsNigeria could be entering the beginning of a growth cycle, suggests research from RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers (RMBNS). Cement consumption has been forecast to increase by seven per cent in 2018, compared with a 17 per cent decline recorded in 2017. Concrete roads and a housing deficit may lead to a 53Mt and 24Mt increase, respectively by 2020. "RMBNS see improving government capex commitment and implementation as well as ongoing public-private partnership infrastructure financing initiatives... |
US market continues to improve in 201705 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in the US increased modestly in 2017 with a value of around US$12.4bn and an apparent consumption of 96.8Mt, up from 94.2Mt in 2016, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Production of Portland cement in the US edged up to 85.9Mt in 2017 from 84.5Mt the previous year, but output of masonry cement remained level. Cement was produced at 98 cement works in 34 states plus two plants in Puerto Rico. To meet domestic market requirements, the US imported around 12Mt of c... |
Uruguay cement sales rise 3% in 3Q1705 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsUruguayan cement producers sold 203.100t of cement in 3Q17, representing a 3.4 per cent YoY. While 159,900t was sold in the domestic market, cement manufacturers shipped 43,600t for export. "Cement sales in Uruguay have a high orientation to the domestic market and there is a high correlation between cement sales in tonnes and construction activity," says a report from the Chamber of Industries (CIU). While detailing that the volume of sales of cement in the domestic market (measured... |
Dal Teknik Makina completes Nuh Çimento plant upgrade05 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsDal Teknik Makina has successfully carried out the modernisation of Kiln Line No1 at Nuh Çimento plant in Hereke, Turkey. Nuh Çimento plant has now increased its production capacity up to 3400tpd from 2800tpd, the specific heat consumption of clinker has been decreased to level of 740kcal/kg clinker from 870kcal/kg clinker and clinker temperature of 55˚C plus ambient temperature. This project involved the design, manufacturing and erection of the preheater tower cyclones group, kiln fee... |
Colombia cement consumption slips 1% YoY in 201702 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsIn full-year 2017 the Colombian cement market contracted by 1 per cent to 11.983Mt. The trend has been attributed to a 4.9 per cent fall in offtake from concrete companies. Dispatches of grey cement in Colombia decreased by 5.8 per cent to 948,300t in December 2017 when compared with the previous year, according to DANE, the country’s statistics office. Grey cement production in December 2017 fell 7.1 per cent YoY to 1.020Mt. In terms of departments, Casanare was most affected by the ... |
Illegally imported cement seized by Nepal police02 February 2018, Published under Cement NewsCement illegally imported from India into Nepal, has been taken into police possession. During the transportation of the material to the District Police Office (DPO), local authorities were obstructed by protests from traders. Officers fired their weapons into the air to bring the situation under control, according to a report by The Himalayan Times. A total of 33 sacks of cement were seized by the police, claims Ram Kumar Dani, Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Rautahat DPO. The tra... |