Cement News tagged under: Consumption
Argentine February shipments decline14 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsArgentine cement plants shipped 839,223t, including exports, representing a decline of 7.1 per cent on February last year, according to the latest data published by association AFCP. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, the February figure was 8.1 per cent less than the amount shipped in January. However, domestic sales, including imports reached 809,280t, an increase of six per cent YoY but a decline of 8.9 per cent MoM. |
Lafarge Zambia: sufficient stocks to cater for demand14 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsWith Zambia readying itself to co-host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly later this year, the official distributor of Lafarge Zambia’s products has said the cement producer has adequate stocks to meet demand. The city of Livingstone is currently undertaking a number of projects such as construction of the town centre market, international bus terminus, new stadium, ablution blocks and upgrading of roads among others. The UNWTO is scheduled for 24-29 Augu... |
Taiwan Cement operating at full rate, China14 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsTaiwan Cement Corp (TCC) is operating at full utilisation rates in China due to increased demand, the company has said. TCC said that workers have returned to construction sites across the country following the Lunar Year holiday and projects are expected to gather speed, stated reports in the Liberty Times. A recent product price recovery also shows a tighter supply of cement in China, TCC said, adding that the price rebound is expected to continue. Currently, the company operates in... |
Brazil February cement sales edge ahead13 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in the Brazilian cement market in February 2013 reached 5.1Mt, up 2.2 per cent on the same month of last year, according to data released by Sindicato Nacional da Indústria do Cimento. For the first two months of 2013, sales were 10.6Mt an increase of 1.8 per cent YoY. In 2012, domestic sales reached 68.3Mta, an increase of 6.9 per cent over 2011 (63.9Mt). |
UltraTech sales decline 6% in February07 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsUltraTech Cement, India’s largest cement producer, has reported a six per cent decline in February 2013 sales, amid wider concerns of subdued demand across the domestic market. The Aditya Birla group company sold 3.31Mt of cement last month compared to 3.51Mt in the same period of last year. Production during February 2013 also dropped to 3.32Mt compared to 3.46Mt in February 2012. The company did not elaborate as to why sales were slower, but industry experts said the winter seasons a... |
Pakistan eight-month sales ahead05 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsPakistan sales increased 3.2 per cent over the first eight months over the current fiscal, according to initial data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). A breakdown of figures over the eight month period from July 2012 to February 2013 shows that domestic sales grew by six per cent to 15.7Mt but export fell by 4.3 per cent to 5.4Mt The local sales showed growth due to accelerated Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) spending by the government ... |
Lebanon sees declining deliveries in 201228 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsLebanon cement deliveries dropped by 4.4 per cent YoY in 2012 to 5.308Mt. The decline in cement deliveries and construction permits (which fell by 11.7 per cent in 2012) confirms the slowdown or delay in the initiation of construction projects, according to local press reports. During December 2012, cement deliveries dropped by 17.7 perc ent from the same month of 2011 to reach 367,000t. Indeed, every month during 2012 registered a YoY decline. (Source: The Daily Star) |
Ecuador records 5.6% rise in 2012 cement sales26 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe Ecuadorian cement market expanded for a second year running as the Ecuadorian Institute of Cement and Concrete (Inecyc) reported a 5.6 per cent rise in dispatches. In 2012, the market absorbed 6.025Mt, an increase of 319,422t when compared with previous year’s figure. Per capita consumption rose from 386kg to 388kg in 2012. The advance represents a new record as deliveries surpassed the 6Mt mark for the first time. In 2010 and 2011, total cement sales reached 5.28Mt and 5.70Mt, respe... |
Vietnam sees declines in MoM domestic and export sales25 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsCement producers in Vietnam sold 3.6Mt to the domestic market in January, down 16.28 per cent from the month before due to a stagnant real estate market. The amount sold represents 7.4 per cent of the full-year target, Vietnam News Brief reported citing data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction (MoC). Exports also fell by 82.8 per cent MoM to 2.3Mt in January 2012, meeting 2.3 per cent of this year’s target. In 2012, the country’s cement and clinker sales were 53.61Mt, of which 4... |
Vicat to cut costs and maintenance expenditure, France21 February 2013, Published under Cement NewsFrench cement major Vicat is cutting spending on maintenance and other costs as it aims to hold onto domestic market share. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg, Vicat Chief Operating Officer Raoul de Parisot, said: “We don’t have any plan to close plants but we’re reducing costs and maintenance expenditure." He further added" “We need our production capacities to maintain market share when demand picks up.” While the French market expanded in 2011, last year consumption saw a contra... |