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Argentine dispatches slip 1% in August12 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Argentina declined by 1.4. per cent YoY to 1,209,746t in August 2023 from 1,226,632t in August 2022, according to the country’s cement association, AFCP. Domestic cement production fell 1.6 per cent to 1,211,267t in August 2023 when compared with an output of 1,231,313t in August 2022. While cement producers supplied the entire domestic market, they also exported 1521t of cement in August 2023, down from 4682t in August 2022. January-August 2023 In the January-Aug... |
US and Puerto Rican cement market contracts in June06 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement in the USA and Puerto Rico slipped 2.5 per cent to 10.5Mt in June 2023 when compared with June 2022, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Of the total blended volume, 4.7Mt or 95 per cent, was estimated to be Portland limestone cement (Type IL). The largest cement-consuming markets were Texas, California, Florida, Ohio and Illinois, who accounted for a total 37.3 per cent of June 2023 shipments. The leading producing states were Texas, ... |
Italy’s cement exports see 28% rise in May05 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement production in Italy increased by four per cent YoY in June 2023, according to the national construction chamber, Federbeton. When compared with the 2015 base index, the output value advanced from 93 in May to 98 in June. However, in the first six months of the year output was down five per cent when compared with the 6M22. However, cement prices increased 11 per cent YoY in June 2023, following a 13 per cent YoY rise in May 2023. Compared with the 2015 base index, prices slipped from... |
Peru's cement market contracts 7% in July16 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsPeruvian cement dispatches fell by 6.5 per cent to 1.013Mt in July 2023 when compared with July 2022 when dispatches stood at 1.084Mt, according to the country’s cement association, ASOCEM. Of this total 0.958Mt was delivered by ASOCEM members, with 0.055Mt supplied by non-members. Domestic cement output was down 8.9 per cent YoY to 0.985Mt in July 2023 from 1.081Mt. Clinker production fell by 34.2 per cent YoY to 0.624Mt in July 2023 from 0.949Mt. When compared with July 2022, cement ex... |
Australia considers carbon tariffs on imported cement and steel16 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Australian government is considering the introduction of carbon tariffs on cement and steel imports from countries with lower climate goals. According to The Guardian, Australia’s climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, has confirmed that two rounds of consultation will now be held to discuss whether Australia should adopt a cross-border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), similar to the EU. “We know of the potential for production to shift from countries with more ambitious emission... |
Argentina’s cement market contracts 7% in July10 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in Argentina declined by 6.9 per cent to 1,067,680t in July 2023 when compared with July 2022, when demand reached 1,146,900t, according to the country’s cement association, AFCP. All cement supplied was produced by domestic producers – there were no imports. Total production by Argentine producers fell 7.2 per cent YoY to 1,069,493t in July 2023, down from 1,152,412t in July 2022. Of this total, 1814t were exported in July 2023, representing a 67.1 per cent decline when comp... |
Forex shortage leads to cement scarcity in Malawi08 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsMalawi’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Sosten Gwengwe, has attributed the scarcity of cement in the country to a shortage of foreign currency. He was responding to a question in parliament of Rumphi West Member Yona Adadawiza Mkandawire who suggested that the government should encourage cement imports. He said that the ministry has engaged the Reserve Bank to support local producers of cement and other key products. “It is these local producers who are generating forex, theref... |
Italy’s cement supply declines 13% in May, but prices see 13% increase02 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsCement production in Italy fell by 13 per cent YoY in May 2023, according to the national construction chamber, Federbeton. When compared with the 2015 base index, the output value increased from 90 in April 2023 to 93 one month later. Cement prices increased 13 per cent YoY in May 2023, following a 27 per cent YoY rise in April 2023. Compared with the 2015 base index, prices edged up from 208 in April 2023 to 209 in May 2023. External trade Grey cement imports saw a 13 per cent YoY dr... |
US/Puerto Rico Portland and cement shipments up 4% in May01 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsPortland and blended cement shipments, including imports in the USA and Puerto Rico, in May 2023 advanced 4.3 per cent YoY to 10.1Mt. Of the total blended volume, 4.1Mt, or 96 per cent, was Portland limestone cement (Type IL). The leading cement-consuming states were Texas, California, Florida, Georgia and Ohio, who received a total 38.2 per cent share of May shipments. The leading cement-producing states were Texas, Missouri, California, Michigan and Florida. They accounted for 40.1 per cen... |
US/Puerto Rican Portland and blended shipments drop 7% in April13 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsPortland and blended cement shipments, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico declined by 6.7 per cent YoY to 8.5Mt in April 2023, reports the US Geological Survey (USGS). Of the total blended cement volume, 3.2Mt (96 per cent) was Portland limestone cement (Type IL). The largest state markets for Portland and blended cement in April 2023 were Texas, California, Florida, Georgia and Arizona, which together accounted for 40.9 per cent of total cement consumption. The leading producing ... |