Kazakhstan lifts import restrictions
Kazakhstan has lifted the restriction on cement imports from third countries, Trend reports. As a result, cement clinkers, Portland cement, alumina and hydraulic cements are all...
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Hungary levies excess-profit tax on construction material producers
Hungary's government has levied a 90 per cent excess-profit tax on some producers of construction materials from 9 July, in an effort aimed at curbing surging prices. The tax ap...
India's cement production falls in April and May
India's cement production was down by 11 per cent MoM in April and 18 per cent MoM in May, due to the rise of COVID-19 cases and the subsequent lockdown restrictions by many sta...
Can Mexico’s fiesta continue? Premium
Despite initial concerns that Mexican cement demand would see a sharp contraction in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic consumption held up better than expected through...
India: further challenges ahead Premium
India’s cement demand declined by less than initially anticipated in 2020 and producer profitability was supported by a better-than-expected economic recovery, stable cement pri...
Rock Hard Cement to increase cement price
Caribbean cement importer Rock Hard Cement announced it will be increasing its price for cement from 1 July 2021. The company cited rising global prices along with the volatilit...
Zambezi Portland Cement allows retail purchases direct from plant
Zambia’s Zambezi Portland Cement has allowed the direct retail purchase of cement from its cement plant to reduce price exploitation in the market. The company’s CEO, Gomeli Lit...
Fancesa considers lowering prices
Bolivia-based Fancesa is looking to lower prices to improve its sales and is changing its selling practices. "Our cement is the most expensive in the entire national territory,"...
French cement consumption expected to recover in 2021
Cement consumption in France fell 7.5 per cent to an estimated 17.891Mt in 2020 with demand in 2021 forecast at 19.039Mt, up 6.5 per cent YoY, according to CIC Market Solutions....
Côte d'Ivoire government responds to rising cement prices
To prevent cement prices spiralling out of control following recent increases, the Ivorian Ministry of Commerce and Industry set maximum cement prices in Côte d’Ivoire at XOF73,...