Pakistan’s new growth cycle
Pakistan’s cement sector is benefiting from a broader economic recovery, supported by lower infla...
The UK cement industry is becoming uncompetitive due to spiralling domestic energy prices, which have been exacerbated by global conflicts and over-reliance on fossil fuels. This has led to falling utilisation rates and increasing imports, according to the Mineral Products Association (MPA). Cement production in the UK has declined from 11.656Mt in 2001 to 8.752Mt in 2023. For 2024, a record low is forecast, reflecting the severity of the crisis.
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