Cement News tagged under: market reports
Vietnam’s balancing act04 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe economic slowdown and the real estate bubble in Vietnam have resulted in a sharp decrease in cement demand in the past few years and an oversupply is envisaged in the years to come. However, the overall surplus situation barely scratches the surface, as balancing regional supply and shortages poses a far more complicated issue that must quickly be addressed. By Huong Thieu and Duy Nguyen, StoxPlus Corp, Vietnam. While the north and central Vietnam faces a surplus cement supply sce... |
Waiting for the light19 November 2013, Published under Cement NewsWith cement demand growth slipping below six per cent in 2012, India appears to have fallen short of expectations, in spite of remaining a high-growth market by global standards. As the NCB prepares for its 13th International Seminar on Cement and Building Materials on 19-22 November in New Delhi, ICR looks at the prospects of India’s cement sector. The beginning of 2013 proved a challenging time for the Indian cement sector. As production capacity continues to rise, the industry i... |
What price for a kingdom?11 November 2013, Published under Cement NewsFuelled by strong demographic growth and high oil prices, the Saudi Arabian government is currently on a US$219bn infrastructure spending spree. With cement demand expected to hit 64Mt by 2014, capacity is now being ramped up with expansion plans by existing producers and the arrival of new players. But with a question mark hanging over the country’s fuel supply, the ability to meet this demand long-term remains uncertain. Modern architectural buildings are already beginning to mix wi... |
Brazil: market developments04 November 2013, Published under Cement NewsBrazil’s recent economic woes have impacted on the scale of the cement sector’s profits and factory utilisation rates, but there is plenty of need for capacity expansion according to industry players. Gearing up for future growth is not an opportunity to be missed it would seem. Southeastern Brazil has been the main area for the country’s cement consumption, but the northeast is now beginning to increase demand The cement industry is a vital sector for Brazil, and over the ne... |
Mexico: better times ahead?16 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsMexico’s cement market is at a watershed moment with leading operator Cemex firmly in control of events at the top of the scale, but new production and the growing need for cement is likely to boost sales. So how far away are these better times for Mexican cement producers? GCC operates a cement plant (pictured) in Chihuahua, the largest state in Mexico After being restored to power last year, the centre-left Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) has been quick to galvanise Me... |
Planning positive moves07 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsDespite a recent deceleration in economic and construction growth, the Turkish cement industry has performed well in recent times. Going forward, local producers and the Turkish Cement Manufacturers’ Association (TÇMB) remain optimistic as urban transformation plans and infrastructure investment promise further growth in cement demand. By TCMB, Turkey. Ahead of this year’s 12th TÇMB International Technical Seminar & Exhibition in Antalya, Turkey this October, the association looks ... |
Adapting to demand30 September 2013, Published under Cement NewsWhile the Czech cement industry is still overcoming the effects of the global economic crisis, domestic producers are engaging in the search for lower CO2 emissions, a reduced clinker factor and more energy-efficient plants. The Czech Cement Association (SVC) continues to support the country’s manufacturing base as it actively seeks to enhance performance. By Ing Jan Gemrich, Czech Cement Association & Research Institute of Binding Materials Prague Ltd, Czech Republic. HeidelbergCemen... |
Germany holds its course18 September 2013, Published under Cement NewsAlthough German economic growth decelerated again in 2012, construction investments held and cuts in cement consumption were limited to just under five per cent. Moreover, prices remained stable and imports declined. However, the country’s cement producers saw no rise in overseas sales, which were hit harder than local deliveries. For 2013-14, the market is expected to be stable with hopes that growth is not far off. German cement sales held up best in the provinces of Bavaria and Bad... |
CIS cement developments09 September 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in the CIS markets of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan has demonstrated sound growth in recent years, particularly in light of some of the corrections seen in parts of Europe. The region is now seeing the entry of a number of new players as well as the expansion and modernisation of existing facilities as producers look to keep in line with further increases in demand and employ the most modern and efficient production techniques available. Th... |
Peru: outwards and upwards27 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs Lima, Peru, hosts the 2013 XXX FICEM-APCAC Technical Congress on 2-4 September 2013, ICR takes a closer look at this Latin American country. A strong construction industry has kept cement producers busy in recent years and the global recession has had limited impact in Peru. Exports have also experienced steady growth, helping local works to sustain capacity utilisation rates despite the recent completion of plant expansions and new projects. The picture ahead promises yet more demand gro... |