Cement News tagged under: international
Russian cement sector withstands crisis28 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsDespite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and unprecedented sanctions imposed on Russia, the Russian cement industry is withstanding the crisis with volumes continuing to expand so far this year. According to data from SOYUZCEMENT, cement consumption in Russia in January-August 2022 reached 41.8Mt, up 5.6 per cent YoY. Cement production over the same period advanced by six per cent to 41.1Mt, although August did report a 1.7 per cent drop in output, compared to the previous month. ... |
Cement Plant for sale, ready to be reassembled28 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsEquipNet, the world's largest online platform for buying/selling surplus assets is working alongside a top cement manufacturer to sell its 94,100 cu3 USA Cement Plant. The plant was put into service in late 2012 and remained operational until 2019 when the facility was shut down due to production slowdowns in the United States. It is now disassembled but can be professionally reassembled wherever it's needed. Its process involves the pneumatic transfer of cement and additives between enclo... |
US and Puerto Rico Portland and blended cement market expands 7% in August28 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico saw a 7.3 per cent YoY advance to 10.9Mt in August 2022, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The country’s leading markets included Texas, California, Florida, Illinois and Ohio, where 36.6 per cent of sales were delivered. The leading producing states for Portland and blended cements were Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and Michigan, which accounted for 37.2 per cent of cement produc... |
Spain’s cement price sees record hike27 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe price of cement in Spain hit a record high as it increased by 18 per cent in September, the highest increase since the historical series started in 2002, according to the country’s National Institute of Statistics (INE). In May the cement price increased by 14.3 per cent YoY and increases accelerated further in June to 16.5 per cent, followed by further increases in July and August, when the price saw a 16.8 per cent advance, noting new records. Prior to May, the largest increase in ce... |
Fiona sends Puerto Rican cement sales down27 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsHurricane Fiona has sent Puerto Rican cement sales in a downward spiral as sales in September 2022 dropped by 21.1 per cent YoY to 986,000 bags of 94lb, or 42,041t, the largest fall since 2020, according to Sin Comillas. Domestic cement production declined 17.5 per cent YoY to 509,900 bags, or 21,741t in September 2022. The decrease represents the first fall in six months. |
Iranian cement market notes 1% growth27 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsIran’s cement consumption saw a 1.2 per cent uptick YoY to 5.79Mt in September 2022 from 5.72Mt, according to the Iranian Cement Association. Cement production reached 5.92Mt, down 1.5 per cent YoY when compared with 6.01Mt in September 2021, while clinker output declined 3.2 per cent to 6.61Mt from 6.83Mt in September 2021. The country’s cement producers exported 0.375Mt of cement and 0.874Mt of clinker in September 2022. When compared with September 2021, cement exports dropped 57.9 per... |
Pakistani producers to expand cement capacities26 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsIn a cement sector update, MS Research has stated that four companies in Pakistan are expected to add extra capacity in FY22-23, lifting the current 70Mta of capacity by 11.7Mta by end March 2023. According to market sources and company announcements, Bestway Cement’ s (BWCL) greenfield expansion of 2.2Mta in Mianwali, Punjab, and Fauji Cement’ s (FCCL) 2Mta brownfield expansion in Nizampur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have recently commenced trial operations. As both plants are located in the ... |
GCC market to expand at a CAGR of 6% in 2022-3225 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsThe Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) cement market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of six per cent between 2022 and 2032, according to a report by Future Market Insights. Demand for cement by the end of the period is expected to reach a value of US$12,651m. Much of this growth is forecast to come from the residential sector on the back of population growth, along with public infrastructure and non-residential buildings, such as hospitals. According to the report, over the forecast period, Sa... |
Study aids decarbonisation plans in emerging markets20 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsA recent study into how cement is used in emerging markets has revealed a number of trends with key implications for the decarbonisation of the cement industry. The study, titled ‘Paving the way for a better future’, was carried out by the Concrete Action for Climate initiative of the Mission Possible Partnership, co-led by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and centred on four emerging markets ... |
Peru's cement dispatches decline 1% in September20 October 2022, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Peru slipped one per cent to 1.229Mt in September 2022 from 1.235Mt in September 2021, according to the country’s cement association, Asocem. Of this total, Asocem members supplied 1.17Mt. Cement production in September 2022 increased four per cent YoY to 1.19Mt from 1.145Mt in September 2021. Clinker production declined eight per cent YoY to 0.831Mt from 0.901Mt over the same period. Cement exports were down 16 per cent YoY to 14,000t from 17,000t in September 2021 w... |