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BusinessCem Almaty

BusinessCem Almaty

BusinessCem Almaty 2018, the 16th International Central Asia Conference and Exhibition, was held at the InterContinental Almaty, Kazakhstan, between 29-31 October. Around 100 pa...

On the US Coast

On the US Coast Premium

Despite uncertainties ahead, cement demand on the East and West Coasts of the US is expected to grow around four per cent as the country continues its economic recovery. With am...

Deep into the Saudi down-cycle

Deep into the Saudi down-cycle Premium

Saudi Arabia’s cement industry has faced a challenging few years as construction activity decreased following a more cost-conscious government budget. However, while many positi...

India’s changing trajectory

India’s changing trajectory Premium

After a period of abnormally-high growth, India’s cement sector has begun to moderate and return to normal levels. Meanwhile, rising fuel and power costs have impacted the profi...

Germany: spending spree ahead?

Germany: spending spree ahead? Premium

The need for Germany to begin spending its accrued budget surplus on infrastructure projects and housing is starting to weigh heavily on the new government. The cement industry ...

Turkey’s overseas view

Turkey’s overseas view Premium

The Turkish cement industry has seen its export volumes rise from year on year, making it Europe’s largest cement exporter and the third-largest in the global rankings. Key expo...

Turkey turns the tables

Turkey turns the tables Premium

Despite weathering a series of fluctuations in its economic, political and social structure within the last year, Turkey is once again witnessing a boost in its construction mar...

Europe’s positive prospects

Europe’s positive prospects Premium

Political developments across Europe have created considerable market uncertainty, due to potential policy changes unsettling the construction market. However, prospects for the...

Trading up prospects

Trading up prospects Premium

The South American region (excluding Brazil) has many cement producers not only investing in new production lines in their domestic markets but also looking to build capacity to...

Ready to rise again?

Ready to rise again? Premium

Following the country’s recent presidential election, the economy of South Africa has returned to positive growth. ICR looks at the impact this has had on its highly-competitive...