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...
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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...
US and Puerto Rican cement market expands 2% in April
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico increased two per cent YoY to 9.27Mt in April 2026, according to the US Geological ...
China’s cement surplus goes global
China’s cement producers are being squeezed by falling domestic prices. Anhui Conch Cement’s 1H26 cement and clinker sales fell four per cent to 121Mt, but associated revenue de...
Peruvian cement dispatches advance 9% in July
Cement deliveries in Peru increased nine per cent YoY to 1.194Mt in July 2026 from 1.096Mt in July 2025, reports ASOCEM, the country’s cement association. Of the total, 1.056Mt ...
Malaysia to tighten controls on imported building materials
The country's Ministry of Finance (MOF) said the measures aim to protect consumers while ensuring that businesses complying with regulations are not disadvantaged by non-complia...