Cement News tagged under: Exports
Holcim Indonesia to expand exports as domestic competition tightens30 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim subsidiary, PT Holcim Indonesia, plans to boost exports to Australia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh this year amid unstable domestic demand, reports The Jakarta Post. After the acquisition of Lafarge Cement Indonesia, also known as Semen Andalas, in February and the commencement of operations at Tuban II plant in East Java last August, Holcim's production capacity has risen to 15Mta from 11Mta at the beginning of 2015. "To address this we need to export more while of course also s... |
The Mediterranean and beyond25 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe Mediterranean has always played a vital role in the world economy and international trade. In recent years its bordering countries have been affected by turmoil caused by various factors: the economic crisis, a fall in oil prices, increasing migration and Islamisation, political instability and wars. This uncertainty has affected construction investment and regional cement demand. For Mediterranean cement producers this has meant a need to find new markets and look beyond the usual horiz... |
Iraq ban challenges Iran cement industry19 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe Iraqi government has passed a bill banning the imports of Iranian cement to protect its domestic cement industry. Mohammad-Reza Lotfi, the deputy head of the Association of Cement Industry Entrepreneurs, said that Iran's cement exports to Iraq amounted to some 7Mt or around 60 per cent of Iranian exports last year. Mr Lotfi said that the only solution is to look for new markets, such as Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Afghanistan. |
Saudi Arabia: lifting of export ban to provide little cheer for cement producers?18 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe much-anticipated lifting of Saudi Arabia's ban on cement exports, first implemented in 2008 and extended in 2012, is expected to provide little relief for the country's cement producers, according to emerging market investment bank Arqaam Capital. Mohammed Kamal, executive director of equity research at Arqaam Capital said that export volumes would likely be capped at 20 per cent of output and potentially subjected to an export tax. The net effect should be margins erosion, which part... |
Peru: cement market expands 1.8% YoY in April17 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsPeru’s cement demand increased 1.8 per cent YoY in April to 781,000t, according to the country’s cement association, Asocem. This reversed the previous month’s fall of 1.4 per cent. Cement output in April expanded by 7.5 per cent YoY to 831,000t. Some 29,000t of this volume was exported, reflecting an eight per cent decrease when compared with April 2015. In addition, 23,000t of clinker was exported – some 17 per cent below the April 2015 level. |
Iran: cement exports down 20%11 May 2016, Published under Cement NewsIranian cement and clinker exports have fallen by 20 per cent over the past Iranian year (1394), an official said on Tuesday. The secretary of the Association of Cement Industry Entrepreneurs, Abdolreza Sheikhan, said that Iran's exports of cement and clinker shrank to nearly 15Mt from 18.5Mt a year ago. Sheikhan stated security concerns in regional countries as a key reason cements and clinker export fell over the past year. He said that in 1394, some 60 per cent of Iranian exports o... |
Can China bounce back?28 April 2016, Published under Cement NewsAhead of the 17th China International Cement Industry Exhibition, which is due to take place in Nanjing, China, on 12-14 May 2016, this article presents an update on important recent developments in terms of domestic cement consumption trends and the pricing environment. Efforts to cut excessive capacity and promote industry consolidation also remain central themes. By Addison Dai, DBS Vickers, Hong Kong. Nanjing will be the setting for the 17th China International Cement Industry Ex... |
Taiwan's next phase21 April 2016, Published under Cement NewsWith demand far from its 1993 peak of 28Mt and export restrictions in place since 2011, the Taiwan cement industry has faced testing times in its recent history. As import protection ends in May 2016, ICR speaks with Christopher Pei, secretary general of Taiwan Cement Manufacturers’ Association, about expectations for this challenging new era. Christopher Pei, secretary general, Taiwan Cement Manufacturers’ Association In mid-2016, Taiwan’s cement industry is expected to ente... |
Iran: a new era?14 April 2016, Published under Cement NewsWith a cement capacity of just over 80Mta, Iran ranks as one of the world's largest cement producers and its leading cement exporter. The country has made significant strides to adopt international quality standards and diversify into a range of cement types, partly encouraged by market demands and partly by the drive for more sustainable cement production. By Hamid Reza Tajik, ISIRI in ISO/TC74, Iran. The world’s largest cement exporter, Iran enters a new era as it emerges from inter... |
Pakistan: cement industry excels in March07 April 2016, Published under Cement NewsPakistan's cement industry has returned an excellent performance in terms of domestic and export fronts during the month of March. It has recorded its highest ever monthly dispatches of 3.584Mt on the back of healthy growth in domestic consumption and turnaround in exports, thus enabling it to utilise more than 90 per cent of installed capacity during March. According to All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers’ Association (APCMA), cement dispatches to domestic markets during March increased by ... |