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Mexican cement output growth to slow to below 3%13 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe cement sector is expected to grow by 2.5 per cent YoY in 2018 as public and private infrastructure investments are postponed for the electoral year, according to the President of the National Chamber of Cement (CANACEM), Mauricio Doehner. "It's a year in which there is some uncertainty and people, as they say colloquially, it pays to wait. There are investments that are being put on hold to see what will happen after 1 July, and based on that investment decisions will be made, "he said... |
Ugandan cement producers given three weeks to lower prices11 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsUganda's Government, through the Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives, has vowed to allow cheap imported cement into the country if local cement manufacturers do not lower prices. Trade minister, Amelia Kyambadde, says the manufacturers in Uganda have three weeks to lower the prices. "We have given them an opportunity until May. If by May the prices have not gone down......but even May is very far. We also have to protect them because these are the few industries that we have," said Ms Kyam... |
Iranian cement facilities produced 49.7Mt in the 11MFY17-1810 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsIranian facilities produced 49.697Mt of cement during the first 11 months of the last fiscal year (20 March 2017-20 February 2018), falling 1.8 per cent YoY. The latest statistics show that exports of the country’s minerals and mineral industry products has increased in value but dropped in volume, according to Trend News Agency. Exports of the products reached US$8.396bn over the 11MFY17-18, a six per cent increase on the year-ago period. The volume of mineral exports decreased three per... |
A banner year ahead09 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsFollowing several challenging years with cement demand declining, the year ahead promises a turnaround of fortunes for China. With domestic cement consumption and export demand expected to rise and new supply to moderate, the Chinese cement industry can look forward to a better year. Prices are also forecast to recover, providing improved returns for producers. By Addison Dai, DBS Vickers, Hong Kong. China’s cement consumption is expected to grow in 2018, improving the demand-supply b... |
Shortage of cement could continue in Rwanda09 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsA shortage of cement at distribution points is expected to continue in Rwanda, while retail prices will remain high until regional manufacturers resume production at the end of April 2018, according to The East African. However, a prolonged cement shortage is a distinct possibility as domestic manufacturers claim large infrastructure and real estate projects will place pressure on their capacity. The expected increase in demand and maintenance works at Cimerwa’s facility could lead to the... |
Uganda cement prices rise due to cement shortage06 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsCement prices in Uganda have increased by UGX5000-11,000 (US$1.35-2.98) within a month, sparking a country-wide crisis in the building sector, according to the Daily Monitor. Pader District, some 411km from the capital Kampala, reported the highest price at UGX50,000 for a 50kg bag of cement. The country’s two largest cement producers, Tororo Cement and Hima Cement, which supply 80 per cent of the domestic market, said the fall in output was attributable to a reduced power supply. ... |
US and Puerto Rico cement shipments up 6% in January06 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsTotal shipments of Portland and blended cement in the US and Puerto Rico increased 5.7 per cent YoY to 5.752Mt in January 2018, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The top five cement markets were Texas, California, Florida, Arizona and Georgia (in descending order), which accounted for around 51 per cent of total shipments. Total cement deliveries by US producers reached 5.165Mt, up six per cent YoY. The leading producing states were Texas, California, Florida, Missouri and ... |
Argentina cement market expands 6% in March05 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsCement consumption in Argentina increased 6.2 per cent in March 2018 to 1,091,121t from 1,027,094t in March 2017, according to the country’s cement association, AFCP. When compared with the previous month, sales to the domestic market advanced 18.1 per cent from 924,085t in February 2018. Sales from domestic producers rose 4.7 per cent in March to 1,073,831t from 1,025,620t in March 2017. When compared with the previous month, they advanced 18.2 per cent from 908,513t in February 2018. Ou... |
Pakistan reaches record capacity utilisation in 9MFY1805 April 2018, Published under Cement NewsPakistan reached its highest-ever capacity utlisation at 93.7 per cent during the 9MFY18 period, ended March 2018. In total, cement dispatches rose 14.7 per cent YoY to 34.75Mt, according to figures supplied by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). Domestic dispatches in the northern region increased 19.3 per cent to 25.88Mt, while exports decreased 3.8 per cent to 2.43Mt. Similarly, domestic dispatches advanced 11.8 per cent to 5.43Mt in the south, whereas exports fell ... |
Cement production in Pakistan rises 12% in 7MFY1830 March 2018, Published under Cement NewsCement production in Pakistan recorded 12.1 per cent growth YoY during the first seven months of the current financial year. The country produced 23.77Mt of cement throughout July 2017-January 2018, compared to 21.2Mt of the year-ago period. In January 2018 alone, production increased 23.5 per cent YoY to 3.64Mt (2017: 2.95Mt), according to the Business Recorder. |