Indian cement gathers pace Premium
Driven by record infrastructure investment, robust housing demand and an ambitious capacity expansion programme, India’s cement industry is entering a new phase of growth. Despi...
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Tariff trouble for US–Canada cement trade Premium
For more than five decades, the US and Canadian cement industries have benefited from duty-free trade. Robert Roy examines how new US tariffs on Canadian cement and clinker coul...
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...
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...
Philippines safeguards future Premium
The Philippines’ cement industry is balancing slower demand and rising import pressure with investment in a lower-carbon future. As the country launches its decarbonisation road...
Brazil’s cement comeback Premium
Brazil’s cement sector held firm in 2025, weathering slower growth, high interest rates and mounting household debt as housing, infrastructure and sustainability investment cont...
Pakistan’s new growth cycle Premium
Pakistan’s cement sector is benefiting from a broader economic recovery, supported by lower inflation, easing interest rates, and improving construction activity. Rising demand,...
Japan: building resilience Premium
Japan’s construction and cement industries are balancing infrastructure-led growth and sustainability ambitions against labour shortages, rising costs and weakening domestic cem...
Thailand’s balancing act Premium
Thailand’s cement industry is navigating a difficult balancing act, weighed down by weak private demand and overcapacity, yet supported by infrastructure investment and green in...
Ghana’s turning point Premium
Ghana’s cement industry is entering a defining new era. Backed by accelerating economic growth, rising infrastructure investment and surging urban demand, the country is witness...