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Indian cement prices rise 1% in March05 April 2016, Published under Cement NewsIndian cement prices rose MoM in March to INR290-295 (US$4.37-4.44)/bag as demand led by construction activity in north and central India improved slightly, acording to Cogencis Information Services. Prices in north India rose by eight per cent MoM, while in central India, they were up by six per cent. However, the overall picture YoY saw cement prices fall by six per cent. In western, eastern and southern regions cement prices decreased in the range of around 1-6 per cent, mainly due to ... |
Pakistan: cement exports fall YoY but are up MoM01 April 2016, Published under Cement NewsPakistan’s cement industry recorded a noticeable fall in exports during the first eight months of the FY15-16 on the back of falling demand, competition and other issues. The data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed that Pakistan exported 4.01Mt of cement and earned export revenue of US$219.67m during July-Feb 2016, down by 27.9 per cent and 32.2 per cent in terms of quantity and value in dollars, respectively. Last year export volumes reached 5.57Mt, with a value ... |
Pakistan: cement exports fall YoY but are up MoM01 April 2016, Published under Cement NewsPakistan’s cement industry recorded a noticeable fall in exports during the first eight months of the FY15-16 on the back of falling demand, competition and other issues. The data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed that Pakistan exported 4.01Mt of cement and earned export revenue of US$219.67m during July-Feb 2016, down by 27.9 per cent and 32.2 per cent in terms of quantity and value in dollars, respectively. Last year export volumes reached 5.57Mt, with a value ... |
Iran offers export of cement to Pakistan under barter31 March 2016, Published under Cement NewsIran has reportedly offered to export cement on barter basis following a trade mission to Pakistan, led by the country's president, Hassan Rouhani. Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce on its part is exploring various avenues to enhance bilateral trade to US$5bn in five years, in accordance with the vision of the top political leadership of the two countries. Separately, Khouzestan Morteza Lotfi, managing director of Fars Cement Holding Company, Iran, told media that his country has agreed to e... |
Meeting Russian requirements30 March 2016, Published under Cement NewsSince entering the Russian market in 2001 with the acquisition of the 1Mta Cesla cement plant, HeidelbergCement has expanded its local operations significantly. In this exclusive interview, Mihail Polendakov, general manager of HeidelbergCement Russia, speaks to ICR about plans for the future and adapting to changing demand requirements. Mihail Polendakov, general manager of HeidelbergCement Russia From the single Cesla cement plant in the city of Slantsy, Leningrad region, ... |
Malawi to ease ban on cement imports22 March 2016, Published under Cement NewsMalawi's government has relaxed its ban on the importation of cement to protect consumers from exploitation of high prices by the local industry. Following the issuing of import licences by the government to some importers, legally-imported cement is expected to increase competition and stabilise cement prices in the country. Cement demand has surged due to an expanding construction market. In the southern region, where cement is supplied by local producers, prices are higher than in Lilong... |
Malawi to ease ban on cement imports22 March 2016, Published under Cement NewsMalawi's government has relaxed its ban on the importation of cement to protect consumers from exploitation of high prices by the local industry. Following the issuing of import licences by the government to some importers, legally-imported cement is expected to increase competition and stabilise cement prices in the country. Cement demand has surged due to an expanding construction market. In the southern region, where cement is supplied by local producers, prices are higher than in Lilong... |
Pakistan: new trade policy carries incentive for cement export21 March 2016, Published under Cement NewsPakistan’s government plans to increase country cement exports and other commodities, in particular though the Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2015-18. The government will provide PKR20bn (US$190m) for the implementation of the policy for the next three years. For this fiscal year, PKR6bn has already been earmarked. The government is likely to provide freight subsidies on cement exports to Africa. Measures will be taken to increase the share in other potential markets such as ... |
Tokyo Cement recommences clinker imports from Japan18 March 2016, Published under Cement NewsSri-Lanka based Tokyo Cement Group has recommenced clinker imports from Japan for the exclusive use in its ‘NIPPON-PRO’ cement. Dashantha Udawatte, Group Marketing Manager at Tokyo Cement told Lanka Business Online: “We at Tokyo Cement having identified the demand for a high performance cement tied up with a leading Japanese manufacturer to import clinker with high specifications. Tokyo Cement recently launched the NIPPON-PRO brand to meet the demand of Class 1 contractors who have undertak... |
Tokyo Cement recommences clinker imports from Japan18 March 2016, Published under Cement NewsSri-Lanka based Tokyo Cement Group has recommenced clinker imports from Japan for the exclusive use in its ‘NIPPON-PRO’ cement. Dashantha Udawatte, Group Marketing Manager at Tokyo Cement told Lanka Business Online: “We at Tokyo Cement having identified the demand for a high performance cement tied up with a leading Japanese manufacturer to import clinker with high specifications. Tokyo Cement recently launched the NIPPON-PRO brand to meet the demand of Class 1 contractors who have undertak... |