International Cement Review articles tagged under : Market Reports
Taiwan: plenty of promise
Chris Pei of the Taiwan Cement Manufacturers' Association outlines the trends and status of Taiwan's cement industry which is pioneering the technology for carbon capture and continuing to aim for more sustainable cement production.
GCC market developments
Global Investment House provide an update on the status of cement markets in the GCC region.
Morocco: primed for growth
As Cemtech Middle East and Africa opens its doors, ICR takes a look at the conference’s host market of Morocco, exploring the changing landscape of one of North Africa’s most active cement-producing areas.
Welcome to the new builds (3)
In this third and final part of ICR's biannual project review, we focus on new cement plant projects in Asia. Over the past year, India and Indonesia have emerged as key expansion areas for the cement industry with se...
Stepping towards sustainability
The C&CI describes South Africa's progress on reducing CO2 emissions, lowering the clinker factor in cement and using more self-compacting concrete.
Welcome to the new builds (2)
As new kiln capacity figures for 2012 indicate signs of a recovery, ICR takes a look a new capacity and upgrades in Africa and the Middle East in this second part of its biannual new project review.
Welcome to the new builds (1)
In the first of a three-part feature, CemNet takes stock of new cement capacity projects around the world, focussing on the Americas and Europe.
Modernised Cypriot production
The Cypriot cement industry has seen great change in the last few years with a merger of the two main players to leave Vassiliko Cement with a new kiln line that was completed just as the domestic market dipped.
The battle for Michigan & Ohio
Rob Roy provides a market outlook for the industrial states of Michigan and Ohio where a revival in spending for infrastructure improvements and new construction projects are vital for increased cement consumption.
Egypt: back on track?
ICR investigates the strength of the Egyptian cement market which has had to endure political upheaval, the withdrawal of energy subsidies and a fuel shortage in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
Fulfilling Libya's potential
El-Kafaa Co reports on Libya's need to expand its production base to meet the country's increasing cement demand on the back of reconstruction programmes.
Flying start for India?
ICR reviews India's 1QFY12-13 cement sector performance as the industry prepares to contest the Competition Commission's hefty fines. Indian cement consumption rises and cement prices hold firm.
Pakistan: the road ahead
Galadari Cement tells the story of Pakistan's cement sector which has seen a fresh recovery. Government rejuvenation of infrastructure projects in flood-affected areas and housing shortages has boosted cement demand.
Libya: a new start
Asamer Holding details the challenges it has overcome in supporting its Libyan Cement Co subsidiary
Australia: the new landscape
Australia's cement market looks to reshape itself as it adapts to carbon taxes, a shift towards grinding facilities and terminals, plus greater competition. The new landscape is just developing.
Europe: the story so far...
ICR reports on a challenging first half of 2012 for the European cement industry.