Challenging times for Iran Premium
The cement industry in Iran is one of the largest in the world, but in recent times has faced challenges due to overcapacity, contracting domestic demand, upheaval in some of it...
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A tough time for China Premium
The world’s largest cement-producing country and market has seen demand fall significantly while issues of overcapacity persist. While the sector aims to reduce oversupply, it a...
Indonesian industry to face continued overcapacity challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen Indonesian cement sales drop throughout most of 2020 with October sales down 9.7 per cent YoY. Moreover, demand is predicted to fall 11 per cent Y...
ASI welcomes new factories in eastern Indonesia only
With two new cement plants starting operations in Grobogan, Central Java, and Jember, East Java, Indonesia, domestic producers are expected to see a drop in capacity utilisation...
Malaysia – finding its resolve Premium
Within southeast Asia, Malaysia represents one of the largest consumers of cement per capita. The lacklustre demand trends seen in the past 4-5 years were forecast to ameliorate...
China’s cautious confidence Premium
With most provinces reporting a growth in cement output, Chinese cement companies enjoyed a bountiful year in 2019, supported by stronger peak-season demand and stable, high pri...
Turbulent times for Africa? Premium
For the cement sector, turmoil has probably come to a head in many parts of Africa. Cement demand has slowed or fallen back into the red in many African countries, while overcap...
Nepal's cement producers call on government to find export markets
Nepal's cement producers are demanding that the government supports them in attempts to find export markets for cement and clinker as overcapacity in Nepal is expected to rise s...
Tourah Cement halts production due to oversupply
Egyptian cement producer Tourah Cement, owned by Heidelberg Cement, has suspended production as a result of oversupply in its domestic market. The company is considering liquida...
Tanzania Portland Cement reports increased profits for 2018
Tanzania Portland Cement (TPC PLC), also known as Twiga Cement, recorded a 28 per cent YoY increase in operating profit for 2018, rising to TZS80.06bn (US$34.8m) from TZS62.67bn...