Malaysia’s building materials sector set for strong 2026
Malaysia’s building materials industry is set for a robust 2026, fuelled by rising cement and steel demand linked to major infrastructure works under the 13th Malaysia Plan, as ...
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Kenya’s cement demand set to rebound as construction sector recovers
Kenya’s cement consumption is expected to rebound strongly in 2025 and 2026, driven by major infrastructure projects such as the Rironi–Mau Summit Road, expanding affordable hou...
Pakistan cement sector posts strong profit growth in 1QFY26
AHCML Research has reported a robust financial performance for Pakistan’s cement industry in the 1QFY26, with selected companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) show...
Cement demand rebound spurs growth outlook for Maple Leaf Cement
Pakistan’s cement industry is poised for strong growth in FY25, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions and revived construction activity. At the recent Pakistan Day Con...
Strong growth continuing for Vietnam cement
Cement dispatches in Vietnam increased by 17 per cent YoY to 7.086Mt in May 2025, according to the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). Of this total, VICEM delivered 1.9...
Saudi Arabia's cement market sees 8.5% YoY rise in 1Q25
Saudi Arabia’s cement sector reported strong top-line growth in the 1Q25, with total sales surpassing SAR3bn (US$800m), reflecting an 8.5 per cent YoY increase. However, rising ...
Decarbonisation on demand Premium
Market demand for limestone calcined clay cements in India is the key to driving the country’s transition to a sustainable, decarbonised cement industry, according to TARA Appli...
Union Budget praised for prioritising infrastructure expansion and affordable housing
The Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA) of India welcomes the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by the Honourable Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February. The CM...
Indonesia announces 3 million housing boom raising cement demand
The Indonesian government’s plan to build three million houses annually is expected to increase the demand for cement and help address the excess supply of cement in the country...
Global cement forecasts at your finger tips
The latest survey of world cement consumption by ICR - publisher of The Global Cement Report - reveals how global cement demand continued it steep downward trajectory in 2024. C...