Cement News tagged under: Algeria
Algeria notes strong import growth in 1H1306 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement imports into Algeria soared nearly 86 per cent to US$211.59m in the 1H13 when compared with the previous year’s US$113.78m, according to the country’s national statistics office, CNIS. In terms of volumes, a 93 per cent YoY rise was recorded, from 1.24Mt to 2.393Mt. The figures include clinkers, white and other Portland cements, alumina and hydraulic cements. The rise in imports has been attributed to a sharp increase in demand as key construction projects were launched. The s... |
Algeria’s cement imports double01 July 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement imports into Algeria reached US$159.4m in the first five months of 2013, representing a 102 per cent rise when compared with the equivalent period of 2012, according to the National Information and Statistics Centre of the Algerian Customs. In terms of volumes, a 105 per cent rise was noted with tonnage reaching 1.791Mt. The rise is due to the launch of new projects and the resumption of public construction work since the start of spring. |
Algeria’s cement imports double to 1.3Mt in 4M1310 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement imports into Algeria have doubled in the first four months of 2013, surpassing US$116.2m when compared with US$53.5m for the equivalent period last year – an increase of 117.5 per cent, according to Algeria’s National Centre for Customs Information and Statistics. In the four-month period, Algeria imported 1.313Mt, a 116.4 per cent advance from the 606,625t during 4M12. The launch of new projects and the resumption of building and public works projects since the start of the spring h... |
Aïn El Kebira prepares to select successful bidder for Line 2 project, Algeria31 May 2013, Published under Cement NewsBy 2017, Algeria’s Aïn El Kebira cement plant will double its current cement 1Mta capacity as it adds a new 1Mta line. Business has been brisk for the works, which produces 1.26Mt at present, and it is expected the new line will enable the company to lift its output to 3Mt. To fund the new line the National Investment Fund has allocated ALD37bn. Tenders are currently in the evaluation stage with selection of the successful bidder envisaged for 2 June. According to the managing director ... |
Lafarge sales down on 1Q weather effect, confirms 2013 goals07 May 2013, Published under Cement NewsLafarge reported a six per cent decline in sales in the three months to the end of March as it was impacted by harsh winter weather conditions and production issues in Algeria and Egypt. However, the group said its performance and innovations targets remain on track and the company is on course to achieve its net reduction goal of less than EUR10bn this year. First-quarter volumes were notably affected by a particularly long winter in Europe and North America, together with a high 2012 co... |
Algeria: Gica launches 1.5Mt import tender07 May 2013, Published under Cement NewsAlgerian cement company Gica launched a tender for the importation of 1.5Mta of cement with the first delivery of 0.95Mt due early July. The imports are expected to alleviate the cement shortage in the country, which currently has a demand exceeding 20Mt but only 17Mt in national output. Two technical stoppages have occurred during the year and in addition, Lafarge halted operations at two works in the past two weeks. This at a time when Algeria has commenced a housing programme that ... |
Cement imports into Algeria almost double29 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement imports into Algeria have almost doubled in 2012, according to the National Customs Centre for Informatics and Statistics (CNIS). The import value of construction cement, which encompasses five types, rose 94.67 per cent in 2012, from US$125.537m to US$244.4m, according to a CNIS report. In terms of volume, there is a 98.37 per cent rise from 1.361Mt to 2.701Mt. The CNIS attributes the increase to a dynamic construction sector and the many housing projects launched by the state... |
Algeria’s Oggaz plant hits production record21 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Lafarge-owned Oggaz cement plant, in Mascara, Algeria, achieved a new production and sales record for grey cement in 2012. Meanwhile, increased output of white cement reduced imports of the product by nearly one-third. In 2012, around 3.1Mt of grey cement left the factory gates, according to the company. Lafarge Algeria CEO, Luc Callebat, said: “The Oggaz plant is only five years old but managed to reach the historical result of 3.1Mt of grey cement sold in 2012. It is the countr... |
Algerian Jan-Nov12 imports increase 92%03 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe first 11 months of 2012 saw Algeria increase its cement imports by 91.95 per cent, according to Algerian customs figures. In terms of value, imports rose from US$117.4m to US$225.4m while in terms of volumes, the advance reached 96.61 per cent from 1.267Mt to 2.492Mt. The high demand for the product, particularly in the dry season from March to August, has been the main cause of this import hike. The country currently has a cement deficit of over 2.5Mta. |
Hike in Algeria’s cement import bill13 November 2012, Published under Cement NewsCement imports into Algeria rocketed by 86 per cent in terms of value during the first nine months of 2012, rising from US$102.1m to US$190.4m, said the National Centre of Informatics and Statistics (CNIS). The increase – from 1.104Mt to 2.076Mt – can be attributed to the high demand for cement, particularly during the dry season (March to August). The supply deficit is estimated at more than 2.5Mta, according to cement group Gica. This has caused a price spike in the market with a 50kg b... |