International Cement Review articles tagged under : Market Reports
Peru: outwards and upwards
ICR details cement activity in Peru ahead of FICEM APCAC's XXX Technical Congress in Lima next month. The Latin American country is seeing increased cement demand and new interest in its cement market.
Supplying the Nordic market
ICR delves into the cement markets of Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
North Asia: mixed fortunes
ICR's overview of North Asian cement markets reports on China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Mongolia.
India: feeling the heat
Indian producers have witnessed a difficult period of late with rising costs and the price-fixing fines. in the latest figures from Jan-Mar 2013 the industry indicates subdued cement demand although optimism remains.
Searching for Mediterranean sun
While the Maghreb countries report sunny skies, the southern European cement industry remains under a dark cloud. For cement producers in the Levant and Egypt it is a mixed bag.
Indonesia to spur Asian growth
As Cemtech Asia prepares to head to Jakarta, Indonesia, over 24-27 June 2013, ICR provides an overview of this thriving cement market where existing players and new entrants are preparing to add new capacity.
Latin American moves
Latin America is a region that is witnessing increasing cement demand and renewed investment in cement plant capacity. In the second part of a Latin American round-up, CemNet looks at the latest developments in the ce...
Latin American shake-up
Latin American markets are in a proactive period with major producers switching plant ownership and various manufacturers trying to keep up with demand. The prospects look good for this region of the world.
Iraq can grow with security
ICR takes a detailed look at recent developments in Iraq’s cement market and highlights the need for better availability of power and greater security. Meanwhile, several greenfield plants are lining up to be built.
India: brighter times in sight?
ICR offers an overview of the Indian cement sector for CY2012 along with an outlook for 2013-14. Weak demand during the monsoon season hit producers hard but are better times ahead?
Cement at the heart of Europe
ICR investigates how the cement industry is playing a vital part in Europe's sustainable future.
Opportunities in new Africa
New Africa is taking shape and Binani Cement among others is looking to get involved as the continent builds its cement capacity. But what are the risks and opportunities for producers entering East Africa’s hotspot m...
Russia: status and prospects
CMPro provides a comprehensive account of Russia’s cement industry development in the country’s modern era and highlights key developments in 2012, while looking ahead at consumption, capacity and price trends.
The pendulum has swung
Ed Sullivan of the PCA gives an update on the US economy and construction markets.
Spotlight on the Sun Belt
Rob Roy gives a detailed insight into the competitive cement market of the US southern states that have seen large changes in imports and domestic cement output in the last few years.
China’s transition underway
China’s cement production base is in transition. More modern and efficient plants are being built, while the larger manufacturers are acquiring more capacity. ICR analyses how fast the new-look industry is shaping up.