US-Iran war's impact on cement sectors
While the current ceasefire deal between the US and Iran aims to become a permanent peace settlement, the impact of the war on Iranian cement supply and further afield is beginn...
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USA – Israel and Iran war pushes up the cost of cement in Bangladesh
The ongoing USA – Israel and Iran war has significantly impacted Bangladesh’s construction sector, which is facing mounting pressure as the prices of key materials, particularly...
Construction materials imported from India affected by gas shortages
While UK and European alternatives are available, these are likely to be more expensive, according to the Construction Leadership Council. Shipping costs for goods imported from...
Drone strike hits Iranian cement plant, operations unaffected
A cement plant in southern Iran has been struck by a drone attack, with no reported disruption to production. The Hormozgan Cement Co's Bandar e-Khamir cement plant province was...
Iranian cement imports to Russia rise as local plants suspend operations
Iranian producers are maintaining a steady supply of cement to Russia despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to data from the industry holding Cemros, shipments ...
Iran cement demand trending downwards
Iranian domestic cement demand contracted 7.9 per cent YoY to 4.691Mt in July 2025, down from 5.091Mt a year earlier, according to the Iranian cement association. Producers manu...
Power cuts shut down half of Iranian concrete plants
“The reduction in cement production due to severe power supply shortages has directly forced concrete plants to close,” said Mohammad Hossein Raisi. He added, “This production s...
Iranian cement stumbling on domestic difficulties and competition abroad
Iranian cement producers are under pressure from weak private demand at home and strong competition in export markets. Weakening economic growth, double-digit inflation and tigh...
Iran cement demand contracted in 1Q25
Iranian domestic cement sales contracted 3.8 per cent YoY to 5.533Mt in March 2025, down from 6.929Mt a year earlier, according to the Iranian cement association. Ramadan, which...
Iranian cement market contracted in 2024
Iranian domestic cement sales contracted 8.4 per cent YoY to 5.047Mt in December, down from 5.510Mt a year earlier, according to the Iranian cement association. Producers manufa...