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Argentina's July cement demand up 7.2% MoM

Argentina's July cement demand up 7.2% MoM

In July 2014, Argentina's cement market required 949,904t of cement (including imports), 7.2 per cent more than in June, but registering a 5.4 per cent YoY fall. The country's c...

Nordic warm-up

Nordic warm-up Premium

In 2013, the Nordic region registered gains of varying levels in its cement demand with all countries, except Finland and Sweden, enjoying an upturn. With GDP growth rates gener...

Qatar demand slows during Ramadan

Qatar demand slows during Ramadan

Cement demand in Qatar has dropped by 40 per cent during Ramadan, prompting the country’s largest cement producer to undertake maintenance work during the slowdown. Speaking to ...

Improving demand outlook for SCC, Thailand

Improving demand outlook for SCC, Thailand

Despite demand for cement and building materials yet to show signs of recovery in Thailand, consumption is expected to improve, particularly from next year, according to a recen...

A bumpy recovery

A bumpy recovery Premium

While Central America offers a healthy potential for infrastructure development and housing construction, limited economic growth and investment are expected to hinder a corresp...