Tanzania announces cement import tax relief
Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, has announced tax relief on imported cement and clinker, aimed at reducing costs and improving domestic availability. Speaking at a p...
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US cement shipments up 4.5% in 7M26
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico amounted to 10.133Mt in July 2026, up 1.4 per cent YoY from the 9.990Mt recorded in...
Argentina’s cement market contracts 3% in 9M26
Cement demand in Argentina increased 4.6 per cent YoY to 959,927t in September 2026 from 917,980t in September 2025, according to the country’s cement association, AFCP. Of this...
US and Puerto Rican cement market expands 10% in June
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico advanced 9.8 per cent YoY to 10.1Mt in June 2026, according to the US Geological Su...
Building the case for British cement Premium
Breedon UK’s Industrial and Innovations Director, Dr Ed Cavanagh, explains why the company’s “Back British Cement” campaign is calling for urgent action to safeguard domestic ce...
German cement at a crossroads Premium
In 2025 German cement demand grew slightly for the first time since 2020, but the market remains historically weak. Cement manufacturers continue to face difficult conditions as...
Cement demand in USA flat in May
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico amounted to 8.936Mt in May 2026, up 0.3 per cent YoY from the 8.913Mt recorded in M...
France’s decarbonisation paradox Premium
In a mature market that has long faced headwinds, the French cement industry has made decarbonisation its strategic priority. While demand remains under pressure, the sector con...
Peru’s cement demand expands 7% in August
Cement consumption in Peru increased 7.3 per cent YoY to 1.252Mt in August 2026, according to the country’s cement association, ASOCEM. Of this total 1.112Mt was supplied by ASO...
Kyrgyzstan restricts Chinese building materials imports
The restriction was approved by the country's Cabinet of Ministers on 14 September under Resolution No 614. However, the specific list of affected materials has not yet been pub...