Outlook

55 posts · Page 6 of 6

China succumbs to normality

China succumbs to normality Premium

With the gradual drop in China’s GDP growth to lower-single figures it has been argued that normality has returned to the world’s second-biggest economy. The cement sector has c...

Algeria’s expansion drive

Algeria’s expansion drive Premium

As cement demand rapidly increases across north Africa, Algeria leads the region’s drive to increase its cement production capacity. Supported by an active housing and infrastru...

A brightening global outlook

A brightening global outlook Premium

The construction outlook for the world is brightening. The average global growth (ex-China) should be better in 2015 1 compared to the previous year and the outlook for 2016 is ...

Iraq can grow with security

Iraq can grow with security Premium

With considerable growth potential in the Iraqi cement market, the government is not only keen to rehabilitate the old plants but also aims to encourage new investors to enter t...

Russia: status and prospects

Russia: status and prospects Premium

The Russian cement industry is ranked in the world top 10 in terms of cement capacity. Amongst the BRIC nations, Russia is second only to China in terms of per capita cement con...