Japan’s cement exports up +23.5% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Japan’s cement exports increased by +23.5% to 7.242 Mt, after 5.866 Mt in the same period last year and 8.947 Mt in the year before.
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Japan’s cement production down -2.9% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Japan’s cement production declined by -2.9% to 42.200 Mt, after 43.441 Mt in the same period last year and 48.739 Mt in the year before.
China’a BBMG Group is driving carbon emission reduction
China’s BBMG Group is driving carbon emissions reduction of its cement plants despite a continuous shrinking demand and continuous losses of the industry. BBMG is China’s 3rd largest cement producer with close to 110 Mta of clinker and 180 Mta…
Bolivia’s cement sales up +2.4% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Bolivia’s cement sales increased by +2.4% to 3.334 Mt, after 3.255 Mt in the same period last year and 3.156 Mt in the year before.
Panama’s cement production down -12.0% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Panama’s cement production declined by -12.0% to 1.076 Mt, after 1.223 Mt in the same period last year and 1.171 Mt in the year before.
India’s UltraTech buys minority stake in Star Cement
UltraTech Cement announced the acquisition of a 8.69% minority stake in India’s Star Cement from the promotors for Rs. 851 core. Meghalaya based Star Cement (Photo: Integrated Meghalaya plant) intends to increase its cement capacity to 12 Mta by FY…
Colombia’s cement production -4.9% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Colombia’s cement production declined by -4.9% to 12.280Mt, after 12.920 Mt in the same period last year and 13.328 Mt in the year before.
Peru’s cement production -3.1% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Peru’s cement production declined by -3.1% to 10.150 Mt, after 10.475 Mt in the same period last year and 12.110 Mt in the year before.
Sococim in Senegal receives IFC loan for decarbonisation
Senegal’s Sococim Industries, which is part of the French Vicat Group, will receive a € 75m loan by the IFC to boost low-carbon cement production and job creation. The IFC green loan will support Sococim’s strategy to modernize its operations…
Ethiopia’s Lemi 4.5 Mta cement plant is operating
Lemi National Cement launched their giant 4.5 Mta cement plant (10.000 tpd clinker) in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, about 130 km north to capital Addis Ababa. The company is a strategic alliance of East African Holding (EAH) and West…