Cement News tagged under: exports
Domestic demand in Spain up 8%13 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in Spain noted an eight per cent YoY growth in June, according to the Spanish cement association, Oficemen. In addition, cement exports have seen an accelerated decline, falling by 10 per cent YoY. For 2018 the association expects consumption to advance by seven per cent YoY, closing the year with a demand of 13.3Mt. |
Itacamba exports 200,000t of clinker13 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsFaced with a oversupply in its domestic market, Bolivia’s Itacamba, is focussing on export markets. To date the company has exported 200,000t of clinker to Paraguay. “We are taking advantage of our border location and in addition, taking advantage of the ports of the Tamengo Canal, the export of clinker-cement has been made feasible. So far we have exported around 200,000t. In 2019 we estimate to export at least 250,000t to Paraguay, "said Fernando Tuma, executive director of Itacamba. In ... |
Kyrgyz Republic produces 1.6Mt of cement in 9M1812 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsCement producers in the Kyrgyz Republic manufactured 1.6Mt of cement in the first three quarters of 2018, according to GS-Expert. This represents a YoY growth of 36 per cent. Domestic consumption rose seven per cent while exports saw a 420 per cent hike. |
APCMA shares mixed figures for 4MFY1908 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsAll Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) while reviewing dispatches, profit and progress of cement industry between July and October 2018 shared mixed figures. APCMA's spokesman said that cement industry's profitability has declined considerably due to an increase in input costs, while the construction sector is not posting the anticipated demand. According to APCMA, local dispatches during first four months of this fiscal July-October 2018 shrank by four per cent to 1... |
Vietnam surpasses annual sales targets05 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Vietnamese cement industry has surpassed its annual sales target of 83-85Mt in the first 10-months of 2018, on the back of high demand in global markets. The country's industry recorded a 51 per cent YoY increase in sales to 85.23Mt in the 10M18, according to the Ministry of Construction. Exports reached 26.05Mt, rising 65 per cent compared to the year-ago period. Mainland China has become the largest importer of cement and clinker from Vietnam with 6.56Mt at US$235m in the first three ... |
End of Yemeni conflict could provide lifeline for Saudi exporters02 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsCNBC reported that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis have called for a cessation of hostilities in Yemen and the start of a conflict resolution – if it is indeed one – could open up an opportunity for regional cement players. According to World Bank estimates, Yemen would need over many years and some US$85-90bn for its reconstruction process. According to initial estimates, this would translate to cement demand in the range of 8-10Mta (assuming a 10-year r... |
PT Semen Indonesia30 October 2018, Published under Cement NewsIn the opening eight months of 2018, Semen Indonesia saw its export sales advance by 42.7 per cent YoY to 1.99Mt. According to the company, it is targeting export sales of 3.2Mt for the year as a whole. “The achievement of export sales from January to August 2018 proves that the quality of products produced by Semen Indonesia has been recognised and has high competitiveness,” said Hendi Prio Santoso, president director of Semen Indonesia. To further boost its export sales, the company ... |
CMA meets with government Commerce and Industry advisor29 October 2018, Published under Cement NewsDuring a meeting on 27 October, Pakistan's Cement Industries Association (CMA) has informed the the country's Advisor to the Prime Minister on Textile, Commerce, Industry, Production and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood, that Pakistani companies are exporting clinker by sea to Bangladesh, where clinker demand and prices have risen. "It's a good breathing space for Pakistani cement manufacturers to export our surplus clinker to Bangladesh and other parts of the world," said the CMA> Abdul R... |
Increased export revenue MoM and YoY for Pakistan producers in 3MFY1929 October 2018, Published under Cement NewsAccording to the Federal Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan's cement industry earned foreign exchange revenue of US$29.05m by exporting 671,913t of cement during September compared to US$27.57m on 617,745t of cement in previous month. This represents a MoM growth of 5.4 per cent and 8.8 per cent in terms of value and quantity, respectively. Compared to September 2017, earnings of US$17.76m on 359,766t of cement, it translates to a growth of 63.5 per cent in earning of foreign currency and 86.... |
Vietnam market expands 23% YoY in September25 October 2018, Published under Cement NewsDomestic cement sales in September rose 23 per cent YoY in September 2018 to 5.313Mt, according to data published by the Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA). MoM a decrease of two per cent was reported. Of this total, VICEM supplied 1.801Mt as a stand-alone company and an additional 1.532Mt with joint-venture companies. Other cement producers supplied 1.98Mt. Total output from the country’s cement facilities reached 6.209Mt in September, bringing the year-to-date total to 47.534Mt. ... |