Cement News tagged under: Trading
Iran’s cement smuggled to Afghanistan04 October 2004, Published under Cement NewsThe rate of cement smuggling is on the rise in Khorasan Province, Northeastern Iran, according to Iran Daily. The cement shortage in Khorasan has paralysed those involved in construction works in this large Iranian province with cement being sold at twice its normal price across the border into Afghanistan. The smugglers are currently active in the North and Northeastern provinces of Iran and it seems that they are too powerful to be countered by the officials. An official in Khorasan on... |
Fiji exports to Tahiti04 October 2004, Published under Cement NewsFiji will be working closely with its Pacific island neighbours in trade and economic opportunities as the region moves towards a Free Trade Area by 2012. Forum island leaders agreed to this and Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau chief executive Lailun Khan said Fiji must be fully aware of the rapidly changing international business environment. "For developing countries like ours, pressures like that of the World Trade Organisation are magnified by our smallness," Mrs Khan said. "... |
Near-term outlook positive01 October 2004, Published under Cement NewsThe consumption of cement in India during the April-August period (for which the official figures are available) grew by 4% across the country. This lower than the normal growth rate is still a commendable performance considering the fact that the southern states, considered to be the economic power houses, posted a decline in consumption by 3.90% - say local reporters. All the major southern states registered lower off-take vis-a-vis the same period last fiscal. Andhra Pradesh’s consump... |
Moroccan cement firms face new free trade challenge30 September 2004, Published under Cement NewsMoroccan cement firms, backed by European majors, will soon face tougher competition from imports which could endanger one of the Casablanca bourse’s heavyweight sectors, industry officials and analysts say. The implementation in January 2005 of free trade deals with Egypt, and later with Turkey, are likely to drastically cut profit margins for local firms affiliated to, or controlled by the likes of Lafarge and Holcim. Cement in Morocco sells at $80/t, more than double the price in E... |
Lebanon exports to Syria increase30 September 2004, Published under Cement NewsLebanon exported about 353,373t of clinker and cement to Syria in the first half of 2004. Exports of cement from Lebanon to Syria stood at 168,468t during the period. Syria is said to be the second largest importer of Lebanese cement after Iraq, officials said. Lebanon expects to export a total 1.2Mt of cement to the Syrian and Iraqi markets in 2004, up from 472,518t in 2003. Lebanon projects a significant increase in its cement exports to the Syrian market following the recent decision ... |
Solid Cement drops petition28 September 2004, Published under Cement NewsSolid Cement drops petition against DTI Solid Cement Corp, one of the Philippine units of Cemex, has withdrawn a petition it filed before the Court of Appeals questioning the authority of the Department of Trade and Industry from pursuing a case that prevents the company from selling and distributing Island cement. But despite this, the case filed by the Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection (BTRCP) against Solid Cement would still be pursued, Atty. Pedro Vicente Mendoza, a... |
Cement safeguards23 September 2004, Published under Cement NewsCement manufacturers want the government to retain safeguard duties versus imported cement, claiming that excess cement capacity in Asia still poses "a threat of dumping." Felix Enrico R. Alfiler, president of the Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, said domestic firms remain unable to compete considering the continued rise in electricity rates and high costs of imported coal. |
Egyptian cement output22 September 2004, Published under Cement NewsEgypt produced a total of 2.498Mt of cement in June 2004, up from 2.439Mt in May 2004, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said in a monthly report. Local cement sales totalled 2.388Mt in June 2004, compared to 2.177Mt in May 2004 and 2.295Mt in April 2004. Egypt exported 541,000 tonnes of cement in June 2004, against 505,000 tonnes and 1.075Mt in May and April 2004 respectively. Egypt’s cement output stood at 28.945Mt in 2003. Local consumption totalled 26.602Mt during the year, while exports... |
Pakistan receives cement orders21 September 2004, Published under Cement NewsPakistan cement companies have received orders of over 250,000t of cement from Iraq. According to Vice Chairman All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, Babar Bashir, he said Attock Cement received orders of 50,000t and DG Khan Cement received orders for 200,000t. Chief Financial Officer DG Khan Cement Inayatullah Niazi told local reporters that out of 200,000t, some 100,000t has been finalised, He noted his company has already sent 4500t of cement and was aiming to send 15,000t to... |
Ministry to control retail cement price21 September 2004, Published under Cement NewsThe Qatar Ministry of Economy and Commerce is likely to take steps to control the retail prices of cement, steel and gravel which are said to be in short supply in the local market due to a boom-led demand. Currently, studies are being conducted on supply and demand of these key building industry materials, according to Al Sharq. The daily quoted unnamed sources in the ministry as saying that the studies being carried out are for the purpose of determining if these materials are available in... |