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The December 1988 year-end issue reviews world cement production, consumption, imports and exports during 1987-88. Separate sections analyse the US cement industry, major cement and clinker exporters, seaborne trade, shipping costs and international steam-coal markets.
In this issue
Explore the December 1988 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.
Section 1: World cement — summary and outlook
A year-end review of 1987-88 world cement production, consumption, imports, exports, seaborne trade, shipping and coal markets.
Section 2: World cement production and consumption
Production and consumption data for 1987-88 are reviewed by country and region, alongside cement and clinker imports and preliminary estimates.
Section 3: The US cement industry
An assessment of US cement production, consumption, imports and market prospects.
Section 4: Major cement and clinker exporters
A review of the principal international suppliers of cement and clinker and their export positions.
Section 5: Seaborne cement trades
An analysis of major cement and clinker trade flows in 1986 and 1988, with an outline forecast for 1990.
Section 6: Shipping and coal markets
A year-end assessment of shipping and steam-coal markets affecting cement producers, with an outlook for 1989.