International Cement Review articles tagged under : Market Reports
West Africa powers up
Producers in Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria are ramping up production while seeking adequate power supply. Meanwhile, Côte d'Ivoire prepares to be the next star pupil.
Brazil’s balancing act
LAFIS outlines why Brazil's cement sector has slowed.
SE Asia towards oversupply?
The Jakarta Advisory Group provides a regional overview of southeast Asia and the leading cement markets.
Vietnam's new Master Plan
StoxPlus reviews how the Vietnam government has changed its strategy to rebalance supply and demand.
Global headwinds hinder US
There is plenty of reason for optimism in the United States as its economy is making progress, underpinned by sound job creation, low inflation and healthy consumer sentiment. However, it is not immune from the wider...
Can China bounce back?
DBS Vickers outlines China's measures to drive economic growth and reports on the cement sector's challenges.
Iran: a new era?
Iran is free from international economic sanctions and is ready to be a major force in the cement world.
Russia: waiting for a thaw
PMR's report on the Russian cement industry cautions on the likelihood of overcapacity in future years.
Philippines: redefining the future?
The Philippine cement sector has been redrawn with new players and strong prospects for a bright future.
Kenya's capacity drive
The Kenyan cement industry is showing rapid signs of growth as new players seek to establish new plants.
GCC: long-term development
ICR reviews the prospects for cement demand growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
Indonesia: shift to optimism
While the Indonesian cement market boomed following the 1997-98 financial crisis, the domestic cement industry has undergone considerable changes as international majors moved in. Following the recent LafargeHolcim m...
Subdued demand recovery outlook after 2015 nadir
HSBC shares its expectations for global cement demand, utilisation rates and pricing power in 2016.
Nigeria's long-term viability
Nigeria's cement producers are still raising cement capacity but will be hoping future infrastructure and housing projects will give rise to higher cement consumption levels in the domestic market.
Trading places
ICR reviews the trading trends of cement and clinker shipped in the Caribbean and Central America with insights into the main trading companies and the volumes of cement that are passing through the region.