Cement in 2019 Premium
While global economic growth is expected to continue in 2019, uncertainty will affect the expansion of key cement markets in the year ahead. As a result a mild contraction is fo...
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Pakistan’s gateway to expansion Premium
With a newly-elected President, strong housing demand and infrastructure investment flowing in from China, Pakistan is at the gateway to a new beginning. The cement sector is th...
Fit for the future Premium
With US$18bn invested over the past 10 years, the cement industry in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) countries has already addressed major challenges in terms of energy effici...
Jordan: seeking opportunities Premium
In an interview with Khaled Huraibat, chairman of the Jordan Cement Producers’ Association, ICR finds out more about the latest developments in the country’s cement sector ahead...
India’s changing trajectory Premium
After a period of abnormally-high growth, India’s cement sector has begun to moderate and return to normal levels. Meanwhile, rising fuel and power costs have impacted the profi...
FLSmidth reports 71% order increase in 3Q18
FLSmidth has released its interim 3Q18 report and recorded a 71 per cent order increase to DKK7.164bn (US$1.102bn), on the back of two large cement plant orders in Central Ameri...
Turkey’s overseas view Premium
The Turkish cement industry has seen its export volumes rise from year on year, making it Europe’s largest cement exporter and the third-largest in the global rankings. Key expo...
Europe’s positive prospects Premium
Political developments across Europe have created considerable market uncertainty, due to potential policy changes unsettling the construction market. However, prospects for the...
Ready to rise again? Premium
Following the country’s recent presidential election, the economy of South Africa has returned to positive growth. ICR looks at the impact this has had on its highly-competitive...
India: fast forward Premium
India’s 425Mta cement industry, now in its 104th year of existence, plays a pivotal role not only in the country’s growth but also on the global stage. With an output of 280Mta ...