Cement News tagged under: consumption
Recovery in Indonesian monthly cement sales growth12 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsIndonesian cement sales growth picked up pace during May following a slowdown during the month before on the back of legislative elections. Last month cement sales advanced by 7.7 per cent to 5.2Mt, latest data from the Indonesia Cement Association shows. This follows just a 0.4 per cent increase in April before as elections led to projects being put on hold. Cement sales in May increased in most regions with the exception of Maluku, Papua (-4.7 per cent YoY) and Nusa Tenggara (-13 per ... |
Colombian April demand increases 4.3%04 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe Colombian cement market expanded by 4.3 per cent YoY in April 2014 as 0.957Mt were delivered to domestic customers, according to the latest report from national statistics office, Dane. Major dispatch growth was noted in Norte de Santander (35.3 per cent), Huila (18 per cent), Bolívar (10.3 per cent) and Antioquia (6.5 per cent). Córdoba’s cement consumption fell by 30.1 per cent. Grey cement production reached 1.0289Mt in April, registering a 15.9 per cent YoY increase. The rise has... |
Positive outlook for Pakistan producers03 June 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe government of Pakistan said yesterday it expects the domestic cement industry to prosper during fiscal FY14-15, led by improvements in local pricing and demand. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2012-13 released yesterday, due to improving cement prices this year, the outlook for most cement players is positive for the next fiscal which begins in July 2014. Local cement dispatches are also expected to increase due to improvements in Public Sector Development government expe... |
US March cement shipments rise 6% YoY27 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico in March 2014 rose by nearly six per cent YoY to 6.1Mt, latest data from the USGS show. Shipments for the year through to the end of March were 15.7Mt, up by about three per cent from the same period of last year. The leading Portland cement-producing states in March were Texas, California, Missouri, Florida and Alabama in descending order. The leading consuming states (Texas, California, Florida, Georgia an... |
Colombia’s 2013 grey cement production reaches 11.2Mta27 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsAround 11.2Mta of grey cement was produced in Colombia in 2013, mainly due to a boost in the market from social housing construction, according to DANE, the national statistics office. “It was a very good year in dispatches and production, driven by buildings and infrastructure,” said Sandra Forero Ramirez, president of the Colombian Chamber of Construction (Camacol). In addition, the retail channel also pushed figures up as housing and self-construction improved. Of the principal cem... |
Deutsche Bank lowers China demand forecast27 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsAccording to the latest research report by Deutsche Bank, cement demand forecast was lowered to 4.5 per cent, due to the recent slowdown in the real estate market in China. However, the forecast still exceeds cement supply of 1.9 per cent. The target prices of cement stocks were reduced in accordance with the adjustments on sales volume and average selling prices. |
Australia's changing dynamics27 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsAs rising energy costs and the introduction of the carbon tax impose plant rationalisations, Australian cement producers look overseas for their clinker supply. While the country’s cement consumption shows a strong upside trend, market dynamics are expected to change. By Marilyn Gardner, M Gardner Consultancy, Australia. Australia’s extensive geography and its high immigration level are forecast to sustain a long-term demand for new housing and infrastructure Australia surv... |
Crossing the Andes20 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsColombia’s cement producers are poised to benefit from the government’s ongoing investment in housing and road networks. The country’s geography and favourable demographics also hold the promise of further development and to meet these demand requirements leading domestic producers have been increasing capacity with further projects potentially in the pipeline. By Jairo Julián Agudelo Restrepo & Martin Posada, Grupo Bancolombia, Colombia. Colombia’s Andean topography remains a challen... |
Brazil: a view on the future19 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe debate around climate change and lowering CO2 emissions has been a part of the Brazilian cement industry for some time and today, the sector has made great strides towards reducing its carbon footprint. A modern production base, increasing use of alternative fuels and the development of blended cements with a lower clinker factor have all contributed to making the industry more sustainable. By Yushiro Kihara, Brazilian Cement Portland Association (ABCP) & Gonzalo Visedo, Sindicato Nacion... |
US cement demand growth continues in 201416 May 2014, Published under Cement NewsAlthough recent economic indicators point to a tempering of the US economy, PCA is maintaining its forecast for steady growth in construction and cement consumption during the next five years. A recent PCA forecast indicates a 7.9 per cent increase in cement consumption for 2014, almost double from the 4.5 per cent increase in 2013. The industry expects to see double-digit growth in 2015 and 2016 with 10 per cent growth both years. "There is considerable evidence that the economy's growth ... |