International Cement Review articles tagged under : Market Reports
Africa’s renaissance
In the first of a series of articles, Tony Hadley discusses the recent political, social and economic changes that have swept the African continent and how long-term investment in the region’s cement industry becomes an increasingly attractive option.
West Africa surplus looms
West Africa is one of the boom regions for new cement capacity with imports set to come under pressure, but will overcapacity soon be reached?
Nigeria: West Africa's fastest-growing market
With 180m inhabitants, Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country. In the last decade, the country has achieved positive economic development. The government is implementing policies to attract foreign investors with ...
Who controls cement trade?
CDC investigates who controls global cement and clinker trade, and offers a glimpse into ICR's Handbook on Global Cement Trade and Distribution.
A bumpy recovery
Infrastructure demand should prop up Central American cement demand, but weak economies are vulnerable to rising interest rates. Rob Roy surveys Central American cement markets and assesses future growth trends.
Europe's reshuffle
The European market is seeing signs of recovery while on the corporate level, the landscape has seen a number of changes with more on the cards. ICR investigates which markets and producers are likely to gain.
Set for rationalisation?
ICR looks at the prognosis for South Korea's cement market as overcapacity burdens persist.
Malaysia’s steady rise
Ahead of Cemtech Asia 2014, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, ICR reports on the steady growth of Malaysia's cement market as government infrastructure plans and private investment offer reasons for optimism.
Australia's changing dynamics
Australia's cement industry is going through a major transition period with up to 30 per cent of its cement now beginning life as imported Asian clinker as domestic producers set out to cut their CO2 emissions.
Crossing the Andes
Grupo Bancolombia assesses the possibilities for further growth in Colombia's cement market and offers an overview of demand prospects going forward.
Brazil: a view on the future
Brazil has a long tradition of environmentally-friendly cement production and looks forward to meeting future challenges in enhancing the sustainability of its cement industry.
Russia: open to investment
The Russian cement sector is transforming into a modern and more energy-efficient industry with significant investment in new capacity. ICR takes a close look at the market and some of the projects nearing completion.
DC market developments
Rob Roy examines Washington DC’s market trends, outlining how the Great Recession has affected sales.
Happy days again ... almost
Ed Sullivan, PCA, points towards an economic revival in the USA and increased domestic cement consumption.
India: adjusting to new times
India’s cement industry calls for new stimulus measures to boost demand and help absorb overcapacity.
Angola: expanding an industry
Angola's cement market is just beginning to expand after a long civil. Domestic cement producers are looking to make Angola self-sufficient in cement.