Cement shortage in Senegal intensifies
Technical issues at Sococim’s cement factory are affecting the company’s clinker supply and are impacting on Senegal’s cement output, according to Senegal Direct. The country ha...
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Vietnamese cement sales expected to rise 8% in Jan-Apr 2019
In the first four months of 2019, Vietnamese cement sales have been estimated to rise eight per cent YoY to 35.45Mt, according to the Vietnam Building Materials Association. Thi...
India sees rise in volumes for FY18-19
India's cement industry saw a 13.6 per cent YoY increase in volume to 275.7Mt in the first 10-months of FY18-19, driven largely by rural and affordable housing, according to a r...
Higher electricity costs to impact Vietnamese cement prices
Vietnam Cement Industry Corp (VICEM) has announced that its electricity costs will increase by VND20bn (US$855,730) per month, and therefore product prices are also expected to ...
The road to global leadership Premium
With China’s One Belt, One Road initiative increasing momentum, demand for cement is set to rise. ICR speaks with Romain de Laubier and Arne Burfeind of Boston Consulting Group ...
Global cement markets in 2019 Premium
Low macroeconomic visibility, slowing global growth, geopolitical risks and industry-specific questions such as the outlook for Chinese cement prices or rising CO 2 costs in Eur...
Cement in the heart of Africa Premium
Following two particularly challenging years and considerable overcapacity, the cement industry in the Republic of Congo can look forward to better times. The government is set ...
Bangladesh: robust and stable Premium
Large-scale infrastructure, growing urbanisation and strong foreign direct investment are fuelling rising cement demand in Bangladesh. But will it be enough to utilise productio...
TCMA responds to concerns over upcoming price hike
The Turkish Cement Manufacturers' Association (TCMA) has responded to concerns raised by the Construction Contractors Confederation (İMKON) regarding a price hike of 40 per cent...
Challenges to grow in 2019 for Pakistan cement sector
Pakistan's cement industry is likely to face a number of challenges in 2019 on the domestic front owing to a flatness in demand, high markup rates, price competition and currenc...