Cement News tagged under: international
MPA sets out mineral priorities for the next UK government06 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsFollowing the announcement of a UK general election on 4 July, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) pushed out its seminal ‘Priorities for the Next Government’ document to party manifesto writing teams as well as key ministers, shadow ministers, other political leaders and advisers. The MPA document stresses that getting the policy framework right for producers of mineral products such as aggregates and concrete will directly help the next government deliver housing, renewable energy in... |
Dominican Republic cement production growth06 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement production in the Dominican Republic has advanced by 55 per cent over the last 10 years, according to the Dominican Association of Portland Cement Producers (ADOCEM). Production in 2023 stood at 6.5Mt, reports Dominican Today. Growth in the country’s construction sector has boosted domestic demand with 5.4Mt of cement being consumed by the local market in 2023. 2024 is expected to be equally positive with a reactivation of economic growth forecast to fuel further demand. Accord... |
Peru's cement consumption up 8% in April05 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Peru increased eight per cent YoY to 0.97Mt in April 2024, according to the country’s cement association, ASOCEM. Of this total, 0.886Mt were delivered by the association’s members. However, domestic cement producers reduced their cement output by five per cent YoY to 0.869Mt while clinker output advanced by 27 per cent YoY to 0.801Mt in April 2024. External trade Cement exports fell by 33 per cent YoY to 9000t in April 2024, but clinker exports edged up by one per... |
Pakistan's cement industry exhibits a mixed performance in May 202405 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) data reveals a mixed performance in May 2024 when the country’s total cement dispatches increased by 7.8 per cent to 4.275Mt in May 2024 from 3.965Mt dispatched during the same month of previous financial year. However, YoY local cement dispatches declined by 2.2 per cent, while exports surged by 72.2 per cent. This significant increase of overseas shipments, from 533,215t in May 2023 to 917,96t in May 2024, not only indicates a promi... |
Peruvian cement dispatches contract 8% in March04 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Peru declined by eight per cent YoY to 0.897Mt in March 2024, reports the Peruvian cement association, ASOCEM. Of this total, 0.825Mt was dispatched by ASOCEM members. Cement production by ASOCEM members slipped by three per cent YoY to 0.869Mt, but clinker production by members advanced by six per cent YoY to 0.821Mt in March 2024. External trade Cement exports dropped by 23 per cent YoY to 10,000 while domestic cement producers increased their clinker exports by ... |
Indonesian Cement Association unveils low carbon roadmap at Cemtech Asia 202403 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemtech Asia 2024 commenced today at the five-star Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event, running from 2-5 June, welcomes over 325 cement professionals from 29 countries for an industry-leading conference and a 53-stand exhibition. Cemtech Asia 2024 opened today at the Shrangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. The conference runs until 5 June and will welcome over 300 cement professional from across the world Speakers shared views on how the cement industry can be ... |
US and Puerto Rican cement market expands 10% in February03 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico in February 2024 advanced 10.3 per cent to 7.59Mt when compared with February 2023, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The leading consuming states were Texas, Florida, California, Georgia and Arizona with a combined share of 47.1 per cent of February deliveries. The leading producing states of Portland and blended cement were Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and Alabama. Masonry ce... |
Brazil's cement market expands 12% in April30 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Brazil increased 12.3 per cent YoY to 5.142Mt in April 2024 from 4.577Mt in April 2023. Dispatches advanced 5.7 per cent MoM from 4.865Mt in March 2024, when sales fell by 10.4 per cent YoY, according to the country's cement association, SNIC. While the country's unemployment rate has fallen and wages have increased, cement consumption continues to be affected by high default rates and household debt. In addition, the interest rate persists to be high. "Given this sc... |
April disappoints for Iran cement but YtD robust30 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsIranian cement sales came in at 4.051Mt in April, down 10 per cent YoY from 4.5Mt a year earlier, according to the Iranian cement association. Producers manufactured 4.676Mt of cement and 6.97Mt of clinker, decreases of 4.4 per cent and four per cent, respectively, when compared with April 2023. A total of 1.029Mt of cement and clinker were exported in April, an increase of 9.8 per cent YoY, with cement exports decreasing 9.4 per cent YoY to 0.348Mt, but clinker exports rising 23.1 per c... |
Vietnam’s cement output rises 1.9% YoY in 5M2430 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsVietnam’s General Statistics Office (GSO) has announced that the country’s cement production totalled an estimated 75.7Mt in the January-May 2024 period. This represents a 1.9 per cent YoY increase in production, compared to the same period in 2023. In May alone, the country is expected to have produced an impressive 17.4Mt, marking a YoY increase of 7.3 per cent. This trend of increased production could suggest a turnaround in the industry, as the country produced just 120.1Mt in 20... |