Cement News tagged under: GCC
Fitch Ratings raises GCC outlook27 January 2014, Published under Cement NewsFitch Ratings has revised its outlook for Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC) from 'Stable' to 'Positive.' The upward revision reflects Fitch's view that GCC's operations could gain momentum resulting from US construction spending expanding in 2014 driven by continued strength in residential construction, and to a lesser extent in modest recovery in commercial and public construction spending. The outlook also incorporates an expectation of higher public spending in Mexico in 2014. In Fitch... |
GCC: returning to form18 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsThis year has marked a broad-based recovery in the construction markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the region appears to be returning to form, driven particularly by projects in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as emerging signs of recovery in the UAE. A recent report by Global Investment House (GIH) states that the turnaround seen in 2012 is expected to maintain momentum as it sees consumption climbing from 4-5 per cent this year to 6-7 per cent next year due to se... |
GCC's cement companies see a double-digit rise in 1Q13 turnover and profit10 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsCombined net profits of the GCC's listed cement companies grew to US$585.3m during the first three months of the year, according to analysis by Kuwait's Gulf Investment House. This is a 16.9 per cent increase on the US$500.9m achieved last year. Total sales increased by 13.8 per cent during the quarter to US$1.4bn. Prices fell slightly to US$66.10/t, compared with US$66.70 in the same period last year. This was due to a drop in prices in Saudi Arabia, although the increased volume of produ... |
GCC profits rise 27.1 per cent in 1H1206 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsProfits of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) cement sector increased 27.1 per cent YoY in the first half of 2012 to US$971.5m from US$764m in the same period of 2011, the latest report from Global Investment House (GIH) shows. According to the report, the GCC cement sector grew 17 per cent in the first six months of the year mainly due to a huge pipeline of projects in Saudi Arabia helping to generate significant demand. Oman was in second place with growth of 13.8 per cent while Qatar a... |
Improved outlook for Omani cement companies29 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsOman cement companies are set for brighter times ahead as inflows of cheap cement from the UAE decline and demand picks up both in the UAE and the sultanate, according to a report by Global Investment House (GIH). In its GCC cement sector report released on Tuesday, GIH said that Omani cement firms are set for steady growth in the coming quarters as growth in the construction sector leads to a higher cement demand. “The inflow of cheap cement from UAE, which earlier roughly catered to... |
Middle East market developments13 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsCement producers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations witnessed a 24.3 per cent increase in revenues in the first quarter of 2012, reaching US$1.26bn (AED4.62bn) as construction picked up in certain parts of the Middle East. Saudi Arabia continues to be the region's strongest market, but improvements are being seen in the UAE and Qatar is gathering pace. However, a challenging operating environment persists in Egypt. According to a report by Global Investment House (GIH), combine... |
GCC first-quarter revenues rise08 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsGCC cement companies witnessed a 24.3 per cent increase in revenues in the first quarter, reaching US$1.26bn (AED4.62bn) as construction picked up in certain parts of the region, according to a recent report. The industry's profits rose to US$435.6m, compared to US$359.54m in the first quarter of last year, a growth of 21.2 per cent. However, according to Global Investment House's report, net margins suffered a fall of 90.4 basis points during the period. Gross margins witnessed a 233.6 b... |
Brighter outlook for global markets?11 June 2012, Published under Cement NewsA recent report by Morgan Stanley sees the global supply-demand balance turning positive, leading to improved pricing power which it expects will return globally next year. The research house also sees important changes in the make-up of global volume growth as China's cement demand expansion is seen slowing. However, clear threats still exist in the form of uncertainties in Europe and in the possibility that US economic recovery could be stumbling. ?? The Morgan Stanley report highlights ... |
GCC cement sector profits increase – report25 May 2012, Published under Cement NewsGCC cement sector profits increased 21.2 per cent in 1Q12 and net profits increased from US$359.5m in 1Q11 to US$435.6m in 1Q12, according to a report by Global Investment House (GIH). However, net margins witnessed a fall of 90.4 bps. Revenue, on the other hand, increased 24.3 per cent to reach US$1.26bn, the report said. Gross margins witnessed a 233.6bps increase in Q1, 2012 to reach 43.7 percent as compared to 41.4 percent, which was due to increase in selling price along with drop... |
GCC's 2011 revenues up 14.2% YoY26 March 2012, Published under Cement NewsRevenues of GCC cement companies increased to US$4.6bn in 2011 from US$4bn in the previous year, a 14.2 per cent rise, a report by Global Investment House (GIH) said. Net profits, however, increased just two per cent from US$1.44bn in 2010 to US$1.477bn in 2011. In terms of performance by country, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE and Kuwait reported an increase sales during 2011, while Qatar saw a decline, the report said. The UAE which witnessed decline in sales revenue since 2008, enjoyed a 5.... |