Cement News tagged under: imports
Peru’s cement market contracts 2% in September21 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Peru slipped by two per cent YoY to 1.06Mt in September 2024 from 1.081Mt in September 2023, according to the country’s cement association, Asocem. Of this total 0.967Mt was produced by Asocem members. Output by Asocem members remained stable at 0.997Mt in September 2024when compared with a production of 0.996Mt in the equivalent period of the previous year. Clinker production fell by 19 per cent YoY to 0.661Mt in September 2024 from 0.818Mt in the year-ago period. ... |
Argentina’s cement consumption down 18% in September21 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in Argentina has fallen 18.4 per cent YoY to 912,689t in September 2024 from 1,118,070t, reports AFCP. This includes 429t of imports. Domestic production declined by 18.3 per cent YoY to 917,386t in September 2024 from 1,122,528t in the year-ago period. Of this total 5127t were exported, up 15 per cent from 4458t in September 2023. January- September 2024 In the first nine months of 2024 Argentina’s cement market has contracted by 27 per cent YoY to 6,963,271t from 9,542,... |
Kyrgyzstan lawmaker urges government to lift ban on Uzbek imports27 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsA Kyrgyz lawmaker has called for the removal of the country’s ban on importing cement from Uzbekistan, highlighting the potential benefits for consumers and the local construction industry. Speaking at the parliamentary fuel and energy complex committee on September 24, MP Alisher Kozuyev argued that the ban is fostering local monopolies and driving up cement prices domestically. He noted that, prior to the ban, Uzbek cement was priced between KGS0.60-1 (US$0.01) cheaper per unit compared t... |
Peruvian market shows stability in August19 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsPeruvian cement dispatches in August 2024 remained stable at 1.101Mt when compared with August 2023, reports the country's cement association, Asocem. Of this total, 1.005Mt was supplied by Asocem members. Cement production edged up one per cent YoY to 1.107Mt in August 2024 from 1.011Mt in August 2023 while clinker production increased by 12 per cent YoY to 0.786Mt from 0.703Mt. Cement exports increased nine per cent to 11,700t in August 2024 from 10,700t in the year-ago period. Meanwhi... |
US and Puerto Rican markets contract 13% in June16 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsShipments of Portland and blended cement in the USA and Puerto Rico, including imports, declined by 13.2 per cent to 9.34Mt in June 2024 when compared with June 2023, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The leading cement markets for Portland and blended cement were Texas, California, Florida, Ohio and Georgia, which accounted for a total share of 37.9 per cent of shipments. The key producing states were Missouri, Texas, California, Florida and Alabama. Masonry cement shipments d... |
Argentina's cement market contracts by 26% in August13 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement dispatches in Argentina fell by 26.4 per cent YoY and 2.7 per cent MoM to 888,745t in August 2024 from 1,208,153t and 913,317t, respectively, according to the country's cement association, AFCP. Of this total 509t was imported. In August 2024, domestic production fell 26.3 per cent YoY and 2.6 per cent MoM to 891,576t in August 2024 from 1,209,673t and 915,454t, respectively. Domestic cement producers exported 3340t of cement, up 119.6 per cent when compared with 1521t in August 202... |
Sri Lanka slash duty on cement import09 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsTo facilitate uninterrupted imported cement and boost the construction industry, the Sri Lankan government announced that the cess imposed on imported cement was reduced by INR1 (US$0.01)/kg to extend relief to the construction industry. This levy reduction was in effect from 6 September, as notified by the Finance Ministry through local media. Specifically, the tax on artificially-coloured or white cement has been reduced from INR5 to INR4/kg. In contrast, the cess on cement imported in... |
Italian cement grows in June03 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsItalian cement output expanded three per cent YoY in June. This follows a five per cent YoY expansion in May, according to the latest data from Italian concrete association, Federbeton. In year-to-date terms, cement output rose two per cent YoY in the January-June 2024 period. This is up on the five per cent YoY contraction recorded in the first half of 2023. Import and export data, which lag production data, show grey cement imports jumped 42 per cent YoY to 212,148t in May, with a to... |
USA imports back on top30 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsWhile cement and clinker imports into the USA saw robust growth in 2021-22, last year import growth was largely absent. Nevertheless, the country regained its position as the world’s top cement and clinker importer. by Rob Roy, ROI Economic Consulting , USA Figure 1: US cement and clinker imports by type, 2000-23 (© US Census Bureau) T he USA has imported more cement per year than all other advanced economies for decades and is often the largest cement importer in the wor... |
Kyrgyzstan enforcing a six month import ban on range of cement20 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsFrom 1 October Kyrgyzstan is enforcing a six-month road import ban on cement types including Portland, alumina and slag cements, according to a decree signed by Akylbek Japarov, chairman of the country's cabinet of ministers. The ban is for both cement and clinker. The ban comes alongside the State Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan reporting a 76 per cent YoY increase in cement imports in May to 125,737t. Shipments predominantly coming from Iran, Kazakhstan, China and Uzbekistan. How... |