Set for rationalisation? Premium
With the construction sector predicted to grow by just 1.1 per cent in 2014, there is little for South Korea’s cement producers to look forward to. As the focus turns to oversea...
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Moroccan cement sales notes 4.5 per cent drop in May
Cement sales in Morocco continue to decline as dispatches in May fell 4.46 per cent, bringing the year-to-date fall to 3.37 per cent.
Russia: open to investment Premium
Attracting private and foreign investment is becoming key for Russia as prices in oil and natural gas come under pressure for funding state projects. Russia’s transition to a mo...
DC market developments Premium
The United States’ DC Area has been the centre of attention in many ways during recent years. In terms of cement consumption, while the area achieved nearly 20 per cent growth l...
Happy days again ... almost Premium
For US cement producers, happy days are almost here again with much more cause for optimism in 2014 compared to the previous eight years. As the PCA’s chief economist, Ed Sulliv...
French cement market advances 6.6% in 1Q14
Cement consumption in France increased 6.6 per cent to 4.386Mt in 1Q14 compared to 4.115Mt in the same period of last year, according provisional data released by French cement ...
India: adjusting to new times Premium
The latest financial updates from some of India’s leading cement producers suggest that the long-awaited revival in higher consumption trends is still some way off. The industry...
Dangote’s South African entry Premium
South Africa’s cement producers are looking forward to continued growth as the government develops the country’s infrastructure and expands its residential sector. Against this ...
Peru's cement market at a glance Premium
Peru is currently home to one of the world’s fastest-growing cement markets. Solid economic development has been supported by successful mining and construction sectors which ha...
Vietnam’s balancing act Premium
The economic slowdown and the real estate bubble in Vietnam have resulted in a sharp decrease in cement demand in the past few years and an oversupply is envisaged in the years ...