Malaysia’s cement production down -2.2% in 05M 2026
In the first 5 months in 2026, Malaysia’s cement production decreased by -2.2% to 12.851 Mt, after 13.137 Mt in the same period last year and 11.988 Mt in the year before.
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Heidelberg Materials with strong growth in the 2Q 2026
In the 2Q 2026, Heidelberg Materials increased its revenue significantly by 6% to €6,044 million (previous year: 5,683). The result from current operations (RCO) climbed by 4% to €1,086 million (previous year: 1,048). The RCOBD margin was at 23.4% (previous…
Russia’s cement prices minus 4.9% YoY in April 2026
End of June 2026, the average cement prices (excl. VAT) in Russia decreased by -4.90% to 6775 Rub/t, after 7121 Rub/t in the same month last year and 6354 Rub/t in the year before.
Kazakhstan’s cement production up +5.0% in 1H 2026
In the 1H in 2026, Kazakhstan’s cement production increased by +5.0% YoY to 6.948 Mt, after 6.619 Mt in the same period last year and 5.338 Mt in the year before. This is a severe decline, when compared to last…
Cimentos de Moçambique triples production capacity
Cimentos de Moçambique has tripled the cement production capacity of its factory in Nacala (photo) from 0.39 to 1.2 Mta by installing a kiln line and increasing the grinding capacity. The investment costs for the plant in the Northern Province…
Liberia’s cement production up +51.7% in 04M 2026
In the first 4 months in 2026, Liberia’s cement production increased by +51.7% to 348.4 kt, after 229.6 kt in the same period last year and 262 kt in the year before.
India’s Ambuja Cement with robust Q1 FY’27 performance
India’s Ambuja Cement Limited, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio and the world’s ninth largest cement company, delivered robust performance for the first quarter ended 30 June 2026. The company achieved a quarterly sales volume of 17.1 million tons and…
Peru’s cement production up +12.1% in 1H 2026
In the 1H in 2026, Peru’s cement production (Asocem associated producers) increased by +12.2% YoY to 5.947 Mt, after 5.300 Mt in the same period last year and 5.251 Mt in the year before.
Ecuador’s cement production up +16.1% in 1H 2026
In the 1H in 2026, Ecuador’s cement production increased by +13.4% YoY to 2.503 Mt, after 2.206 Mt in the same period last year and 2.115 Mt in the year before.
Nigeria’s BUA Cement profit jumps 80% in 1H 2026
Nigeria’s BUA Cement recorded a net foreign exchange gain of N16.57 billion during the first half of 2026 compared with only N782.8 million in the same period last year and a N9.70 billion foreign exchange loss for the full 2025…