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GGBS unlikely to reduce GHG emissions, warns IStructE27 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe use of ground granulated blastfurnace slag (GGBS) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in concrete needs to be carefully considered, recommends a new paper from UK-based The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). For many years GGBS has been specified as a partial replacement for clinker in concrete due to its technical properties. More recently, reducing clinker with GGBS has become the ‘go-to’ method for decreasing the carbon intensity of concrete in the UK, as the product... |
Fears raised over cement price hike in Nigeria26 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Cement Producers Association of Nigeria has praised the Nigerian government’s commitment to introduce concrete roads but warned that supply issues could push cement prices to NGN9000/bag (US$11.54/bag). According to Punch, cement in Nigeria currently sells at around NGN5000/bag, but a lack of supply could force prices much higher. Instead, the association has urged the government to place more attention to road design to encourage the use of both cement and asphalt pavement. “While we c... |
Vietnamese cement market contracts 11% in August21 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Vietnam declined 11 per cent YoY to 4,471,258t in August 2023 when compared with August 2022, according to the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). Of this total, VICEM reported sales of 1,375,727t, down 12 per cent YoY, while other VNCA member companies saw sales fall by 16 per cent YoY to 995,531t. Non-VNCA member sales decreased by nine per cent YoY to 2,100,000t in August 2023. Exports Total exports in August 2023 declined 17 per cent YoY to 2,706,159t. Cement ... |
Cement demand in Spain falls 1% in 8M2320 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement consumption in Spain fell by 1.3 per cent in July and by 7.9 per cent in August 2023 when compared with year-ago volumes, according to the country’s cement association, Oficemen. In July demand declined to 1,208,697t and in August 1,058,267t of cement were sold. "Although the holiday months are usually moderate in consumption, this year other variables have been added: the post-electoral political uncertainty that affects both public works and private initiative, the negative data on... |
PPC reports improved results in 5MFY23-2420 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsRevenue for PPC ’s South Africa and Botswana operations (excluding Zimbabwe and Rwanda) increased by five per cent YoY in the first five months of FY23-24 (April-August 2023), supported by higher average selling prices but lower sales volumes. Cement sales volumes in the two markets fell by six per cent YoY with inland volumes in August 2023 continuing their decline but at a lower rate. Coastal deliveries saw a downturn in volumes following higher-than-usual rainfall and weak retail demand.... |
Peru’s cement market contracts by 10% in August18 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Peru declined by 10 per cent YoY to 1.089Mt in August 2023 from1.211Mt in August 2022, according to the country’s cement association, ASOCEM. Of this total, ASOCEM members supplied 1.015Mt, down from 1.167Mt in August 2022. Non-members dispatched 74,000t, up from 44,000t in August 2022. However, when compared with July 2023, dispatches were up six per cent. Cement production in member plants was down 12 per cent YoY to 1.011Mt in August 2023 from 1.145Mt in the year-ag... |
Saudi Arabia's exports fall 21% YoY in August15 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsSaudi Arabia saw its cement exports decline by 21.3 per cent in August 2023 to 620,000t. This compares to 788,000t in the same month a year earlier, according to Aljazira Capital. Domestic sales in August 2023 came in at 3.96Mt, marking a contraction of 9.6 per cent from the 4.38Mt recorded in August 2022, reports Zawya. Clinker inventories stood at 39.5Mt in August, up 10.5 per cent YoY and 1.2 per cent compared to July 2023. This marks the highest inventory level since Septem... |
Chile’s dispatches increase 1% in July14 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Chile were up by 1.4 per cent YoY to 280,545t in July 2023 from 276,554t in July 2022, says the Chilean construction chamber, CChC. However, in the January-July 2023 period, the country’s cement market contracted by 7.6 per cent YoY to 2.079Mt from 2.249Mt in the first seven months of 2022. |
ALCCC welcomes nine new members14 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Alliance for Low-Carbon Cement & Concrete (ALCCC) has welcomed nine new members, taking its total membership to 21. New members include Betolar, 3Béton, Carbon RE, Cemvision, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), Greenmade, Materrup, Nomad and Sublime Systems. The ALCCC was launched in May 2023 to accelerate decarbonisation of the cement and concrete industry, targeting net zero by 2040. It aims to unites stakeholders from across the value chain, representing mature material design... |
Iranian cement consumption sees 16% rise in August13 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsIran’s cement market expanded by 15.9 per cent YoY to 5.77Mt in August 2023 from 4.98Mt in August 2022, according to the Iranian Cement Association. Cement production increased by 13.8 per cent YoY to 5.6Mt while clinker output edged up by 1.8 per cent to 5.72Mt in August 2023. Domestic cement producers exported 0.38Mt of cement, up 26.7 per cent YoY, but clinker exports fell by 16.5 per cent YoY to 0.66Mt in August 2023. |